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October 10, 2019

Homemade Pumpkin Puree Recipe

Homemade Pumpkin Puree Recipe
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Here are Step by Step instructions on how to make pumpkin puree from scratch. This post will guide you through everything you need to know about homemade pumpkin puree. Better than canned pumpkin puree, this recipe is perfect for any pumpkin recipe this fall and holiday season.

 

Pumpkin Season still going strong!

It’s definitely about time to make my own pumpkin puree, based on the amount canned ones have gone through. I have so many delicious pumpkin recipes for you guys to try if you haven’t taken your pick:

  1. Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
  2. Gooey Healthy Pumpkin Brownies
  3. Healthy Pumpkin Bread (Paleo, Gluten Free) – Video

It is more fresh, cheap, and tastes better. And it is actually so easy to make.

 

Why Making Your Own Pumpkin Puree

So, why would you go through the hassle to make your own pumpkin puree?

First of all, it is not a hassle at all. It is way easier to make than it sounds.

This homemade recipe makes the perfect tasty pumpkin puree for pies, muffins, pumpkin spice latte, soup or just about any fall or holiday recipes.

They are sweeter, more delicate and just overall fresher tasting.

Now, let’s get into it.

 

What Type of Pumpkin to Use for Homemade Pumpkin Puree

 

two pumpkins on a piece of wooden board ready to be cut.

I personally love using pie pumpkin or sugar pumpkin. The texture is a little less stringy and it’s slightly sweeter. Most importantly, they are small enough to fit in my oven.

When choosing pumpkins, look for pumpkins that are bright in color and have very few blemishes. So, pretty pumpkins.

Give the pumpkin a little slap, like how you would for a watermelon. If it sounds hollow, then this pumpkin is ripe and ready to go.

 

How Much Pumpkin Puree does One Pumpkin Yield

 

a bowl of freshly made pumpkin puree. with a blender of the leftover pumpkin puree in the back

 

It depends on the pumpkins. Sometimes they have more seeds, sometimes less.

On average 5 pounds of pumpkin should yield 2 – 2 1/2 cups fresh pumpkin puree.

 

How to Make Pumpkin Puree

 

Step by Step instruction on how to scoop out the pumpkins seeds in making homemade pumpkin puree

 

Homemade pumpkin puree sounds intimidating. Trust me, I was right there with you. That’s why it took me so long to actually make it.

And again, I repeat. There are about FOUR steps total:

 

  1. Cut the pumpkins
  2. Scoop out the seeds
  3. Bake the pumpkins
  4. Take off the Skin and Blend it.

Done.

 

Tips and Tricks for Roasting Pumpkins

 

1. What if It’s too hard to de-stem or cut through?

Some pumpkins are tougher than others. The stem part is especially harder to cut if your knife sharpening isn’t up to date.

Here is how to solve this problem. I lightly roast the pumpkins in the oven 375 F for 5-8 minutes. It will soften it just enough for you to handle more easily.

 

2. Scoop the Pumpkin Seeds without making a mess

 

A plate of pumpkin seeds that has been freshed scooped out of

 

We are not talking about pumpkin carving where we try to take the seeds out of a small hole on top of the pumpkin.

Instead, we have the pumpkins cut in half. Way easier to scoop the seeds out, especially if you have roasted it for 5 minutes.

Use a thin and big spoon, and hold close to the head of the spoon so you can put more pressure on it. Dig into the pumpkin meat a little bit to make sure you get the strings and pumpkins seeds out altogether.

Don’t throw away the seeds. Save it for some yummy roasted pumpkin seeds!

 

3. How to Bake the Pumpkins

 

step by step instruction on how to make pumpkin puree from scrach.

step by step instruction on how to make pumpkin puree from scrach.

Roast the pumpkin face down on a baking pan with about ¼ inch of water. It will give the pumpkin puree extra moist. Bake at 400 F for about an hour or until they are soft enough for you to poke through the pumpkin easily with a fork.

 

4. How to Take off the Pumpkin Skin

Once the pumpkins are cooled enough, the skin should be super easy to peel off.

 

Now, blend the pumpkin in a food processor or blender to get it as smooth as possible. There you have it.

 

step by step instructions on how to puree pumpkin once it is baked

 

How to Store Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Freeze it! You can free pumpkin puree for up to 3 months.

But they probably won’t last that long with all the pumpkin recipes that you would want to try.

 

You may also love these healthy pumpkin recipes. 

 

1. Healthy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce (Vegan, Paleo)

2. Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte

3. Healthy Pumpkin Turkey Chili

4. Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting {Vegan}

5. Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

 

OOO ALSO I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR CREATIONS! YOU CAN USE “TRIED IT” ON PINTEREST OR SHARE ON INSTAGRAM BY TAGGING #SHUANGYSEATS

 

a jar of fresh pumpkin puree homemade from scrach. There is a pumpkin in the background. pinterest image

 

a jar of fresh pumpkin puree homemade from scrach. There is a pumpkin in the background. pinterest image

a jar of fresh homemade pumpkin puree from scratch. There is a pumpkin in the background.

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Season: Christmas, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30 Key Ingredients: Apples, Bananas, Berries, Chocolate, Oats, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato Recipe Style: Air Fryer, Instant Pot, Kid Friendly, No Bake

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  1. Diane North says

    February 4, 2023 at 10:06 pm

    I strained my pumpkin and want to know if I can use the water for anything?

    Reply
    • Constance says

      February 6, 2023 at 5:43 pm

      Hi Diane!!

      I have found some fun Harry Potter type recipes like Pumpkin juice that may be fun to try! While we haven’t tried making anything out of the excess water- you could always try adding it to a smoothie or a cocktail/mocktail!

      Let us know if you try it out!

      Happy Baking 🙂
      -Constance

      Reply
  2. cecile says

    October 5, 2022 at 5:14 am

    How do you get all the water out of the pumpkin. I strained it through strainer lined with coffee filters, I thought I got all the water out, but when I baked my pie the crust was soggy. What am I doing wrong?

    Reply
    • Constance says

      October 27, 2022 at 12:34 am

      Hi Cecile,

      It could be because it wasn’t strained enough. We typically like using a nut or cheese bag.

      Hope this helps!

      -Constance

      Reply
  3. Hailie says

    November 12, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    So easy so fabulous! I cant wait to try your pumpkin spice latte and other yummy recipes! Thank you so much, you saved my pumpkin. I almost just threw it away and now instead I have a freezer full of pumpkin and it was so easy!

    Reply
    • Shuang Shuang Liang says

      November 12, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      Hi Hallie,

      Aw yay! Right?! It is so easy and tastes so much better 🙂

      Shuang

      Reply
  4. Shuang Shuang Liang says

    October 10, 2019 at 10:39 pm

    5 stars

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