Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin puree is not just for the holidays. Whether you are making pumpkin gnocchi or a squash soup, this puree will add beautiful pumpkin flavors to your dishes.
Servings: 4 Cups
Ingredients
- fresh whole pumpkin
- salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
- Cut each pumpkin in half and remove the seeds and stringy flesh
- Sprinkle with salt (optional)
- Place the pumpkins cut side down onto a parchment lined baking sheet
- Bake on the center rack of a 400 degree oven for 40-60 minutes or until the pumpkins are easily pierced by a sharp knife
- Allow the pumpkins to cool until they are cool enough to handle
- Scoop out all of the flesh and transfer it into a food processor or blender
- Pulse until the flesh is completely smooth and fully pureed
- Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator