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You probably take canned pumpkin for granted. You're there, the can isthere, there's a pumpkin on the label... open it and mix it up with spices tomake a pie, right. Ah, but a pumpkin pie, pumpkin soup, pumpkin bread madefrom a fresh pumpkin tastes so much better than the glop that was processed lastyear! Here's how to do it, complete instructions in easy steps and completelyillustrated. And it is much easier than you think, using my "patented" tips andtricks!
Directions for Making Pumpkin Filling from ScratchTo Freeze or Use Fresh
Ingredients and Equipment
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Recipe and Directions
Step 1 - Get your pie pumpkin
"Piepumpkins" are smaller, sweeter, less grainy textured pumpkins than the usualjack-o-lantern types. grocery stores usually carry them in late Septemberthrough December in the U.S. Note: the Libby's can of cooked pumpkinis just there for reference - it is the small can, so that gives you an idea ofthe size of a typical pie pumpkin. They're only about 8 inches indiameter.
Just like selecting any squash, look for one that is firm, no bruises or softspots, and a good orange color.
Yield: Pie pumpkins are small, usually only 6 inches in diameter. Youcan usually obtain about 2 or 3 cups or puree per pumpkin.
Step 2 - Prepare the pumpkin for cooking
Washthe exterior of the pumpkin in cool or warm water, no soap.
Cut the pumpkin in half. A serrated knife and a sawing motion worksbest - a smooth knife is more likely to slip and hurt you!
Step 3 - Scoop out the seeds...
Andscrape the insides. You want to get out that stringy, dangly stuff thatcoats the inside surface. I find a heavy ice cream scoop works great forthis.
Note: SAVE THE SEEDS:
The seeds can be used either to plant pumpkins next year, orroasted to eat this year! Place them in a bowl of water and rub them betweenyour hands. then pick out the orange buts (throw that away) and drain offthe water. Spread them out on a clean towel or paper towel to dry and they'reready to save for next year's planting or roast.Click here for roasting instructions!(opens in a new window)
Step 4 - Put it in a microwaveable bowl
Removethe stem, and put the pumpkin into a microwaveable. You may need to cut thepumpkin further to make it fit. The fewer the number of pieces, the easierit will to scoop out the cooked pumpkin afterwards.
Put a couple of inches of water in the bowl, cover it, and put in themicrowave.
Step 5 - Cook the pumpkin until soft
Cookfor 15 minutes on high, check to see if it is soft, then repeat in smallerincrements of time until it is soft enough to scoop the innards out.Normally it takes 20 or 30 minutes in total.
Note: You CAN cook it on the stovetop; it will just take longer (almost twiceas long)
Step 6 - Scoop out the cooked pumpkin
Usinga broad, smooth spoon, (such as a tablespoon) gently lift and scoop the cookedpumpkin out of the skin. It should separate easily an in fairly largechucks, if the pumpkin is cooked enough.
Step 7 - Puree the pumpkin
Toget a nice, smooth consistency, I use a Pillsbury hand blender. A regularblender works, too (unless you made a few frozen daiquiris and drank themfirst..). Or even just a hand mixer with time and patience.
With the hand blender, it just takes 2 or 3 minutes!
Step 8 - Done with the pumpkin!
The pumpkin is nowcooked and ready for freezing or pie recipe. Get the frozen daiquiris outfrom step 7 and take a break! :)
You can pack it containers, like Ziploc bags or plastic containers, excludeas much air as you can, and freeze it!
... or to start making tasty treats.
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