1 sugar pumpkin will yield about 2 cups of puree.

 

1.      Cut pumpkin in half and scoop out the insides, getting the pumpkin as clean as possible. I use a tablespoon to scrape or try an ice cream scoop. Save the seeds to plant or to roast!

2.  Put pumpkin halves cut side down in a baking dish and bake at 375 degrees for about 1 hour or until tender.

3.  Scoop out pumpkin flesh (think giant avocado), let cool.

4.Puree using a food mill, food processor or handheld blender.

5.  Pumpkin puree is now ready to use in your recipes or to freeze!

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