Canning Pumpkin – The Easy Way

Step 1

We need to cut the pumpkins into cubes. First, cut the stem out like you are getting ready to carve a jack-o-lantern. Then cut the pumpkin into four or five wedges. Use a spoon to scrape out the pumpkin guts.Peel the pumpkin. I was very thankful my vegetable peeler worked for this. However, if you are dealing with pumpkins with a super-hard rind, you might need a sharp knife to remove the peel instead. Watch those fingers! Cut the peeled pumpkin into (roughly) 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Place the cubes in a large pot and cover with water.

Step 3

Boil for 2 minutes, then place the pumpkin cubes into hot jars. (Avoid smashing down the cubes as much as possible!)

Step 4

Cover the pumpkin cubes with the leftover hot cooking liquid, leaving 1-inch of headspace.

Step 5

Add lids and rings and place into your pressure canner. Process quart jars for 90 minutes at 15 pounds pressure. Process pint jars for 55 minutes at 15 pounds pressure.