Have you ever made a pumpkin pie with fresh pumpkin? It is the best taste ever! Fresh pumpkin makes for a creamer pie. Here is one way to cook your pumpkin for your pies.
- Preheat the oven to 350*.
- Rinse off the pumpkin.
- Slice it in half and remove all seeds and pulp.
- Prepare a jelly roll pan by covering it with no-stick foil.
- Bake pumpkin with the cut side facing down for 1 hour. After 1 hour it should be soft to the touch. If it is not “mushy” cook for 10-20 more minutes.
You do not have to cover the pumpkin.
When pumpkin is soft, allow it to cook for 10-15 minutes.
Scoop out the flesh and with ½ teaspoon of salt, puree in a blender or food processor.
Bake your pies using the pumpkin.
Pureed pumpkin can also be frozen, airtight for later use.
Photo taken from yahoo.com.
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