Pumpkin puree
The easiest base recipe for making your own pumpkin puree. Let's get the fall baking underway!
Ingredients
- 1 Diced pumpkin
- A little water
- pinch of salt
Equipment
- Food processor or
- immersion blender
Instructions
- If you bought a bag of pumpkin cubes, you can skip this first part. However, I personally bought a whole pumpkin and there are a few extra steps involved. Cut off the top and bottom of the pumpkin. Peel the pumpkin. I used a peeler to do this.
- Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut the peeled pumpkin into strips, then cut the strips into cubes. My cubes were about 3-4 inches in size.
- Put all the cubed pumpkin in a pan and pour in plenty of water. Add a generous pinch of salt and bring the water to the boil. Stir regularly and simmer for about 5 minutes until the cubes have softened.
- Drain the pumpkin cubes and let them steam well and also cool down a little. Then put them back in the pan or a bowl and use an immersion blender or food processor to make a smooth puree. That's it. This is how to make your own pumpkin puree. Ready to use.
How to store
Can be kept in a sealed airtight container in the fridge for a week. In the freezer at least 3 months.