Pumpkin Puree Recipe
Easy pumpkin puree recipe simple to make. Pumpkin puree can be used in many pumpkin inspired recipes like pumpkin pie & pumpkin spiced lattes.
Yay pumpkin season is here at last! I love pumpkin picking with the family and pumpkin puree is one of the reasons why! Kids obviously always try and get the biggest carving pumpkin they can find on the other hand I'm always at the market stalls buying the smaller edible pumpkins so I can cook up a whole lot of pumpkin inspired recipes. Pumpkin Puree is the base for so many autumn pumpkin recipe ideas.
This pumpkin puree recipe is so simple to make and can be added to a whole range of Autumn recipes. I truly make the most of pumpkin's when they are in season. Most people think of baking a pumpkin pie when you mention pumpkin puree and you wouldn't be wrong to want to make one as they are so delicious. But why stop at pumpkin pie, when it comes to pumpkin recipe's, skies the limit. So here's a few ideas use this pumpkin puree recipe with to make your Autumn recipe's king.
Your morning porridge
Pancakes
Breakfast Waffles
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin bread
Spiced hot chocolate
Pumpkin pie lattes
Autumn cheesecake
Homemade truffles, but to name a few.
Where can I buy glass storage jars from?
I bought all my glass storage jars at a great price from Amazon. These clip top jars look great sitting on display in your kitchen. I love that you can use these gorgeous glass storage jars not only for homemade pumpkin puree's but also chutneys, jams, homemade peanut butter, homemade scented candles and body scrubs too.
Save The Pumpkin Seeds
When making this pumpkin puree recipe you'll have to scrape out the seeds and pulp from inside your pumpkins. Don't discard the seeds as they can be made into an absolutely delicious autumn snack. Simply wash your pumpkin seeds, then separate and remove the pulp. Dry the seeds thoroughly with a paper towel and set to one side. Once your seeds are dry you can add herbs and spices and roast them up. These spiced pumpkin seeds taste great as a snack or you can even add them to the top of your soups. Here's a full step by step recipe for Roasted pumpkin seeds just click the link.
Yay pumpkin season is here at last! I love pumpkin picking with the family and pumpkin puree is one of the reasons why! Kids obviously always try and get the biggest carving pumpkin they can find on the other hand I'm always at the market stalls buying the smaller edible pumpkins so I can cook up a whole lot of pumpkin inspired recipes. Pumpkin Puree is the base for so many autumn pumpkin recipe ideas.
This pumpkin puree recipe is so simple to make and can be added to a whole range of Autumn recipes. I truly make the most of pumpkin's when they are in season. Most people think of baking a pumpkin pie when you mention pumpkin puree and you wouldn't be wrong to want to make one as they are so delicious. But why stop at pumpkin pie, when it comes to pumpkin recipe's, skies the limit. So here's a few ideas use this pumpkin puree recipe with to make your Autumn recipe's king.
Your morning porridge
Pancakes
Breakfast Waffles
French toast
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin bread
Spiced hot chocolate
Pumpkin pie lattes
Autumn cheesecake
Homemade truffles, but to name a few.
Where can I buy glass storage jars from?
I bought all my glass storage jars at a great price from Amazon. These clip top jars look great sitting on display in your kitchen. I love that you can use these gorgeous glass storage jars not only for homemade pumpkin puree's but also chutneys, jams, homemade peanut butter, homemade scented candles and body scrubs too.
Save The Pumpkin Seeds
When making this pumpkin puree recipe you'll have to scrape out the seeds and pulp from inside your pumpkins. Don't discard the seeds as they can be made into an absolutely delicious autumn snack. Simply wash your pumpkin seeds, then separate and remove the pulp. Dry the seeds thoroughly with a paper towel and set to one side. Once your seeds are dry you can add herbs and spices and roast them up. These spiced pumpkin seeds taste great as a snack or you can even add them to the top of your soups. Here's a full step by step recipe for Roasted pumpkin seeds just click the link.
Pumpkin Puree
Instructions
- First thing to do before you start making the pumpkin puree is to preheat your oven to 200°c or 400°f.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set to one side.
- Cut your pumpkin in half then take out all the seeds and pulp using a spoon.1 Small Pumpkin
- Sprinkle the pumpkin with a little salt and place it onto your lined baking sheet with the cut side down and skin facing upwards.1 Pinch Salt
- Place your prepped pumpkin on the middle shelf of your preheated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes or until the pumpkin flesh is soft and the skin is slightly caramelized in color.
- Now remove the pumpkin skins and place the pumpkin flesh into a blender. Blend your pumpkin flesh for about 2-4 minutes.
- Keep blending your pumpkin until very smooth and all the lumps have gone. There you have it homemade pumpkin puree.
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