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Homemade Pumpkin Puree

A simple how to guide for making Homemade Pumpkin Puree. It's easier than you think and so much better than the canned stuff!
Course Dessert, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten free, no refined sugar, vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Author Melissa

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 3-4 lb pie pumpkin

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. 
  • Wash pumpkin and carefully cut pumpkin in half from top to bottom. 
  • Remove seeds and pulp. Save seeds for roasting later if you like. 
  • Place on parchment lined baking sheet cut side down. 
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until pumpkin is tender and easily pierced with a fork. 
  • Allow to cool and scoop flesh into blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.