Out of the Box FoodSMFresh Pumpkin Puree
(Preferably use a small pumpkin specific for cooking labeled “sugar” or “pie” pumpkin.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut pumpkin in half (top of stem to bottom) and scoop out seeds. (you can rinse off the seeds, toss in olive oil and salt and roast for a delicious snack)
- Place pumpkin halves skin side down in roasting pan and cover.
- Bake for 45 – 75 minutes or until pumpkin flesh is soft.
- Scoop out flesh and puree in food processor until smooth.
- Reserve.
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I’d put some hot caramel on top of that, or mix some brown sugar into the pumpkin flesh.