Pumpkin Puree for Babies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.

Step 2

Half the pumpkin. Rub the flesh and skin with oil and seasoning(s) of choice, such as cinnamon. Place cut side down on a lined baking sheet.

Step 3

pierce the skin several times with a fork or knife.Roast at 400°F for 35-50 minutes until fork-tender. Cooking time will depend on the size of the pumpkin.

Step 4

Let cool before peeling the skin and cutting into wedges or bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

Cut the pumpkin into big wedges (with 1/2 inch thickness). Once cooked, you can cut into smaller pieces depending on your baby's age

Step 6

Place water in a pot, add steamer basket, and bring to a boil.

Step 7

Add pumpkin, cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10-15 minutes. It should be easily pierce-able with a fork.

Step 8

Add roasted or steamed pumpkin into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Add breastmilk/formula, water, or even broth to thin out to desired consistency. It shouldn't need it though. You can also just mash with a potato masher or a fork