Pumpkin Puree

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the top off of the pumpkin, then cut in half.
2. 2
   Take all of the seeds and pulp out of the pumpkin.
3. 3
   Use for a later use.
4. 4
   Cut the pumpkin into chunks.
5. 5
   Place the pumpkin on a baking sheet either side up or down.
6. 6
   Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes until fork tender.
7. 7
   Once pumpkin is cool enough to handle, scrape the pumpkin out of the skin.
8. 8
   Place pumpkin in a food processor and blend until smooth.
9. 9
   Add water 1 tablespoon at a time to get the consistency you like.
10. 10
    Store pumpkin in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator or you can add the puree to a Ziploc freezer-safe bag and freeze until ready to use.