Pumpkin recipes

When you think of fall, chances are you think of pumpkins! This fall, while you are out picking pumpkins, pick up a couple of baking pumpkins and use them when you bake!

Here is a simple way to cook up your pumpkins:

• 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.
Pureed pumpkin can also be frozen, airtight for later use.

Now, for some pumpkin inspired recipes:

Pumpkin latte recipe

Pumpkin spice cupcake recipe

Pumpkin smoothie recipe

Easy pumpkin bread recipe

Double vanilla pumpkin pie recipe

Pumpkin cheesecake recipe

If you are looking for pumpkins in the Raleigh, NC area, try: Raleigh Farmer's Market on Lake Wheeler Road!

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