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pumpkin puree

Pumpkin Purée

My Cretan Recipe
A simple, smooth pumpkin purée ready to use in sweet or savory dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Basic
Servings 4 to 6 cups of purée
Calories 70 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Blender (optional but helpful)
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg pumpkin1 cup (seeds removed, cut into chunks)
  • 1 cup water
  • Pinch of coarse salt

Instructions
 

Prep the pumpkin:

  • Cut the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds and cut into medium-sized chunks.

Bake it:

  • Place the pumpkin chunks on a tray, skin down, lined with parchment paper.
  • Add a cup of water and a pinch of coarse salt.
  • Bake until soft and tender.
  • Let the pumpkin cool for about 45 minutes.

Blend & strain:

  • Scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor. Blend until the pumpkin is smooth.
  • If necessary, strain through a fine colander for a silky texture.

Serve or store:

  • Use immediately in recipes, or freeze for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal
Keyword pumpkin, pumpkin pie, purée,, Thanksgiving
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