How to make pumpkin puree from scratch!
8:00:00 AM
Hello there my darlings!
The other day I shared with you my pumpkin soup recipe and you seemed to like it (you should, it is yummy!).
Some of you asked how I made the pumpkin puree so I managed to take a few photos from my latest pumpkin gutting. Here is my detailed process with as many photos as my phone could take since I broke my DSLR camera.
*signs miserably*
Since we are a family of 3 I bought half of a
large pumpkin. The process is exactly the same of course if you get a whole
one. You just cut it in half and do the same as me.
Using a spoon take out all the seeds and those
gooey fibers too. Place the seeds on a plate, wash them and place them on a
oven safe pan for roasting along with the pumpkin. As I’ve told you before they
are delicious!
Take them of the oven and after they cool
enough to be easy to handle peel the skin away. It’s easier than peeling them
uncooked.
Place the cooked pumpkin in a food processor or
blender or use your hand held processor and turn it into a puree. I don’t
overdo it since I like for it to have texture.
You can store it in freezer bags for some
months. If you buy a larger pumpkin and do the process once it’s more time and
energy-saving.
Apart from my pumpkin soup you can make savory
or sweet pies, desserts and many more delicious things!
38 comments
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ReplyDeleteSo lucky... I have two pumpkins in my home and I was trying to find this recipe, so thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYum! I've never tried to do this before. I usually get my pumpkin from a can, but one day I might venture out and do this. I love my pumpkin stuff.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize that it was fairly simple to do. I just buy the canned stuff, but since it's so easy, I may try this.
ReplyDeletewow this looks so delicious and so simple! I will definitely be trying this over here in England this winter!
ReplyDeleteOh yummy!! This reminds me of my daughter’s food when she was only a few months old! She had to eat puréed food as her solids haha!
ReplyDeleteThis is super easy to make! I usually buy canned pumpkin puree if I'm baking, but this seems healthier (no added preservatives or anything), so I'll be considering this next time
ReplyDeleteSondra xx
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I'm not a fan of pumpkin but my children developed an obsession with pumpkin soup this autumn! This sounds like a great method! xx
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought to make my own, I don't think I have the patience. It's probably a lot healthier too.
ReplyDeleteAlthough it's so convenient to just buy pumpkin puree in a can, it's ALWAYS worth it to make your own if you have the time. You can really taste the difference. This is a great step-by-step. I like to add garlic to my puree if I'm making a savory dish, and a little sugar or cinnamon (or both) if I'm making something sweet. :)
ReplyDeleteChristie's Take on Life. xx
I hate to admit it, but I usually buy canned pumpkin. I should definitely try making fresh pumpkin puree as I'm sure it tastes so much better.
ReplyDeletePumpkin Pie is my favorite for Fall days! This looks so so good. Making puree from scratch!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a helpful post. I love pumpkin purée and had no idea how is it is to make st home.
ReplyDeleteI have a few pumpkins I need to use up soon. I will have to try making my own puree. It looks so easy to make.
ReplyDeleteThis pumpkin puree looks so tasty and so healthy. It's the perfect soup base!
ReplyDeleteI love puree so much and it is so perfect for winter! I usually make a big batch so that I have puree for the week. I never tried to make pumpkin puree though!
ReplyDeleteI don’t cook much with pumpkin & find this post fascinating & informative. I’ll save it in case I get brave to give it a try👍🏼 Thank You 💕
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! Actually my first time learning about this. Will be looking forward on your next post! Can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea to make it yourself. So perfect too, for this time of year!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good! I never would have thought to do this. I'll definitely have to try it out though. Pumpkin is huge in my home. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis recipe is amazing! I have always wanted to make pumpkin puree.
ReplyDeleteI love how nice and straight forward your instructions are for the Pumpkin Puree. I'm also very impressed by the quality of those photos that you took especially as you said your good camera was broken. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a quick and easy recipe. We make pumpkin soup every Halloween from the pumpkins we carve. Just delicious and perfect for autumnal months.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea, help you avoid throwing away those leftover pumpkins from Halloween. Simple and easy to make, looks delicious too.
ReplyDeleteI recently started feeding my baby solids/semi-solids and pumpkin puree is one of the foods he loves. I bake them too before making a puree.
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I just made pumpkin bread recently although my niece was disappointed. She wanted me to do the pumpkin Cheesecake from last year. Ah well.
ReplyDeleteI love to eat pumpkin seeds.
ReplyDeleteHomemade pumpkin puree sounds like a lovely idea. I could use it for pumpkin cookies.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try your recipe. Sounds so good and pretty easy.
ReplyDeleteThis looks a lot easier than I thought! I will try making this at home. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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Thats a cool way to make pumpkin puree .Looks super easy now that you explainedit so well.
ReplyDeleteOooo how yummy! Definitely something I have never tried before! Next time I make a pumpkin pie, I will have to make my own purée
ReplyDeleteThis looks so delicious. I would love to try one o theses. Anything that's pureed is a favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteI always wondered how I was going to get a rich nuttyness from the pumpkin and now I know. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI will be honest I am not the biggest pumpkin fan. I actually think this would be a good idea for butternut squash.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I saw this and looks so yummy, I can't wait to try my own version of this
ReplyDeleteThanks for the step by step instructions! I'll definitely do this next time we have pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteI never thought of pureed pumpkin. I had no idea it was this simple. I would Der if the same method could be used with butternut squash. I could freeze it to make soup later.
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