Cooking with PumpkinNo. 9510 · The 2026 edition
How to make pumpkin purée from fresh pumpkins | King Arthur Baking
Transform a sugar pumpkin into silky homemade purée with this simple oven method.
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Making pumpkin purée from scratch is easier than you think. Start with a small sugar pumpkin, roast it until tender, then blend the flesh. Use it in pies, soups, or any recipe calling for canned pumpkin.
Ingredients
Equipment
- baking sheet
- food processor
Directions
- Set your oven to 375°F.
- Slice the sugar pumpkin in two and remove the seeds and strings.
- Arrange the halves face down on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until the pumpkin is soft.
- Spoon the cooked flesh from the skins and blend in a food processor or blender until smooth.
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