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Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin Puree

Instead of roasting just one pumpkin, try two. Kept in the freezer, the puree will last for up to 6 months.

Body+Soul, 2007 http://www.marthastewart.com/131821/pumpkin-puree
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  • Prep Time 10 minutes
  • Total Time 5 hours
  • Yield Yields about 2 cups

Ingredients

    • 1 sugar pumpkin (3 1/2 to 4 pounds)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Snap off the pumpkin's stem and halve the gourd lengthwise. With a spoon or melon baller, remove seeds and rinse for roasting or discard.
  2. Place pumpkin halves cut-side down on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 1 hour.
  3. When cool enough to handle, scoop out cooked pumpkin flesh; discard skin. Transfer pumpkin flesh to a food processor; process until smooth.
  4. Set a colander in a large bowl and line with a double-layer of cheesecloth. Place pumpkin puree in cheesecloth. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to drain, at least 4 hours, and up to 3 days.

Cook's Note

Kept in the freezer, the puree will last for up to 6 months.

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