Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Servings:
Makes 4 about cups

Ingredients:

  • 1 pie pumpkin
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cut pumpkin in half from the top down.
  4. Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to remove the seeds and strings from the inside.
  5. Brush oil over the inside of the pumpkin and place cut-edge down on the baking sheet.
  6. Use a fork to pierce the pumpkin skin a few times all over.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a fork easily pierces the pumpkin skin.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  9. Scoop the insides into a blender and blend until smooth.

Recipe adapted from: Minimalist Baker

Image by: Hey Nutrition Lady

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