Fall has officially arrived, which means it is pumpkin season! Who else eagerly anticipates the launch of pumpkin spice lattes? I know I do! š
A family friend recently gave us a homegrown pumpkin (I believe it is an Italian stripe, but I can be wrong). It weighed over 8 lbs and was literally bigger than my head! This beautiful pumpkin was sitting on my counter top for a couple of days, until I finally decided to puree the entire thing for use in some pumpkin recipes. If you’re interested in learning how to make your own pumpkin puree, check out my instructions below and stay tuned for upcoming pumpkin recipe(s)!
How to Make Pumpkin Puree
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Blender or food processor
Instructions
- Wash pumpkin and pat dry with paper towels.
- Remove the seeds from the pumpkin (See Note 1).
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot.
- Set a rack in the pot and place your cut pumpkin (or whole pumpkin if it fits) into the pot.
- Close the lid and set the valve to sealing position.
- Cook at high pressure for 15 minutes.
- When time is up, set the valve to venting position for a quick pressure release.
- Ensure the red floating valve is down before opening the lid.
- Scoop out the pumpkin flesh into a bowl or colander and drain any excess liquid.
- Blend in a blender or food processor until smooth. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- If you are using a large pumpkin, cut the pumpkin in half, then remove the seeds. If you are using a smaller pumpkin that can fit in the Instant Pot without cutting, cut a circle around the stem of the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds.
PRODUCTS USED IN VIDEO:
- Instant Pot – https://amzn.to/383TDGg
- Magic Bullet – https://amzn.to/35fyeId
- Ball Regular Mouth Mason Jars – https://amzn.to/353wd1H
