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How to Cook Pumpkin

How to Cook Pumpkin? Learn the easiest way to cook pumpkin with this easy, step by step tutorial. Roasting the pumpkin brings out it's natural sweetness!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 30.16kcal
Author Beth Neels
Cost $3

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pumpkin medium pie pumpkin size

Instructions

  • Remove stem.
  • Cut pumpkin in half.
  • Place on rimmed baking sheet, cut side down.
  • Roast in 350°F oven for 30-45 minutes, depending on size of pumpkin. Test with fork, if pumpkin meat is soft. Pumpkin is done.
  • Allow to cool. Scoop out flesh with spoon.
  • Store 2 cups in freezer bags.

Notes

NOTES**
Cooked pumpkin can be canned in pressure canner.
Store in freezer bags in 2 cup portions for use in most recipes for up to 6 months.
Uses for cooked pumpkin
  • pies
  • cookies
  • cupcakes
  • muffins
  • soups
  • pancakes
  • cheese sauces
  • chilies or bolognese
  • beverages

Nutrition

Calories: 30.16kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.54g | Protein: 1.16g | Fat: 0.12g | Saturated Fat: 0.06g | Sodium: 1.16mg | Potassium: 394.4mg | Fiber: 0.58g | Sugar: 3.2g | Vitamin A: 9875.08IU | Vitamin C: 10.44mg | Calcium: 24.36mg | Iron: 0.93mg