Cooked Pumpkin

Here is an easy method for cooking fresh pumpkin to use in pies, soups or other recipes calling for puree of pumpkin.

• Calories: 14 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 medium sugar pumpkin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

Cut pumpkin into small manageable pieces and cut off pith and seeds.

Step 3

Place cut pumpkin skin side up in a large roasting pan. Add 1/4 inch of water and bake uncovered for 1 hour or until tender. Remove from oven and allow pumpkin to cool.

Step 4

When cooled, cut away skin and mash or puree. Use in any recipe that calls for canned pureed pumpkin.