Pumpkin Puree

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Cut the pumpkin in half, stem to base. Remove seeds and pulp. Cover each half with foil.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven, foil side up, 1 hour, or until tender.

Step 4

Scrape pumpkin meat from shell halves and puree in a blender. Strain to remove any remaining stringy pieces. Store in the freezer in freezer safe bags.