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How to Roast Whole Pumpkin (& Make Puree)
This easy recipe guides you through roasting a whole pumpkin and making a smooth, delicious puree perfect for fall dishes.
Ingredients
Pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut a 2-inch hole in the top of the pumpkin, remove the top, and scoop out seeds and pulp.
- Pour maple syrup into the pumpkin, swirl to coat, and sprinkle cinnamon inside.
- Bake pumpkin without top for 40 minutes, then replace the top and bake for an additional 20 minutes until tender. Cool before handling.
- Scoop out the flesh and puree in a food processor until smooth, adding water if needed.
Notes
Use fresh pumpkin for best flavor and texture.