Pumpkin Puree

Fall would have to be my all time favorite season from the changing leaves to pulling out my cozy sweaters to my favorite food, anything pumpkin. Here is an easy recipe to puree a pumpkin and make your favorite pumpkin recipes.

- pick your pumpkin (a pie pumpkin)
- cut your pumpkin in half
- scoop out the pulpy strands and seeds with a spoon (save the seeds to roast late for a tasty snack)
- place the halves face down in a baking dish. fill dish with 1/2'' of water (this helps to keep the pumpkin flesh moist)
- bake at 450 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes or until you can pierce the skin with a fork
- after the pumpkin is bakes and tender remove from oven
- separate the pumpkin flesh form the skin by scooping flesh out of shell with a spoon
- you can use a hand wand, regular blender or food processor to puree
- blend the pumpkin until it is creamy

once this is done you can use your fresh pumpkin puree in all your recipes. you can also add in some of your own spices. make sure to refrigerate or freeze in ziplock bags until you're ready to use again.