Use this simple recipe to make pumpkin puree from a tender, baked sugar pumpkin. Perfect for muffins, pies, or freezing to enjoy any time!
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Calories
189 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Step 2
Cut pumpkin in half, stem to base. Remove seeds and pulp. Cover each half with foil.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven, foil-side up, until tender, about 1 hour.
Step 4
Scrape pumpkin flesh from shell halves and puree in a blender. Strain to remove any remaining stringy pieces. Use or store in the freezer in freezer-safe bags.