The days are getting shorter, the mornings are getting more crisp and the leaves are starting to change which means… it’s pumpkin-everything-season! As soon as Starbucks brings out its famous Pumpkin Spice Latte, we know its our time to start whipping up our favorite pumpkin recipes. The possibilities are endless-pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin pancakes and the list goes on. One of the most important ingredients in these deserts is-you guessed it-pumpkin puree! One of the most common questions we get asked at our pumpkin patch is “How do you make pumpkin puree?” and we wanted to share how simple the process is. We used the fairytale variety (one of our favorites) however you could use a Queensland, Jarrahdale or other winter squash varieties. Follow the steps below and enjoy!
Step 1
Cut your pumpkin in half and scoop out the guts and seeds.
Step 2
Bake in the oven at 400F for about an hour (size depending)
Step 3
Take the insides of the cooked pumpkin and blend in a food processor or blender until smooth.
Viola! Add the puree to homemade soups, cookies, pies and smoothies and enjoy!