Homemade Pumpkin Purée
A versatile, fresh pumpkin purée perfect for pies, soups, and more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 3 to 4 cups
- Category: Basics
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 medium sugar pumpkin (about 3–4 lbs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds and stringy bits.
- Place the pumpkin halves cut-side down on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 35-45 minutes, or until the pumpkin flesh is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Let the pumpkin cool, then scoop out the flesh and purée in a food processor until smooth.
- Use immediately or freeze in portions for later.
Notes
- You can save the seeds for roasting as a snack.
- Store purée in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Great for use in pies, soups, muffins, and baby food.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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