How to Make Pumpkin Puree

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 F & line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Remove the stem from the pumpkin by slicing off the top portion, then cut the pumpkin in half from top to bottom.

Step 3

Scoop out the seeds and stringy parts of the pumpkin flesh.

Step 4

Sprinkle the pumpkin flesh with salt, then lay each half onto the baking tray.

Step 5

Roast the pumpkin for about 30-45 minutes until tender.

Step 6

Leave the pumpkin on the baking sheet, and place that on a cooling rack to cool for 1 hour.

Step 7

Remove the pumpkin flesh from the skin and place it in a food processor, and pulse until the mixture is completely smooth.