Homemade Pumpkin Puree In The Microwave Food

This is a quick and easy way to make homemade fresh pumpkin puree, using the microwave. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You may freeze in freezer bags; measuring in 1 cup portions before freezing makes prep easier.

Provided by Laura Streckfuss

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 1

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 3.4 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Try our easy pumpkin purée recipe, then turn this sensational seasonal ingredient into cakes, pancakes and glorious pies. Pumpkin can be steamed over a pan of boiling water or cooked in the microwave

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 1

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein

When I was young, my mother made pumpkin pie from homemade pumpkin puree made from fresh pumpkins or hubbard squash we grew ourselves. Ahhhhh... good times! Being lazy, I have developed my own very simple method for creating pumpkin puree, which, surprisingly, has not been posted here previously. My method is faster and easier than the other recipes, which require baking the pumpkin for an hour or more and removing the skin, before or after cooking. I believe that you save a lot of the nutrition, particularly vitamin A, that would be lost if you were to remove the skin. You will be amazed at how smooth the puree is, even with the skin blended in. I also wanted to include some excellent notes from other contributors, or you can reference their recipes, on selecting the pumpkin or squash to make the puree. Notes from PainterCook (Recipe #290894) on hubbard squash Hubbard squash is sweeter and heartier than pumpkin.... You can easily substitute Butternut Squash with great results... Notes from Kim D. (Recipe #331853) on selecting a pumpkin I always use "sugar" pumpkins, also known as "pie" pumpkins.... much smaller ... and are much more tender and flavorful. --CHOOSING THE RIGHT PUMPKIN-- ... always choose a pumpkin that is free of blemishes and have been harvested with their stems intact. The pumpkin should feel heavy for their size and should have a dull skin. A pumpkin with a shiny skin was either harvested too early or was waxed by the grower. --STORING PUMPKINS-- Store pumpkins in a cool, dry place at 45F - 60F for up to a month, or refrigerate for up to 3 months. To store pumpkins for an extended time, wash the skins of the pumpkin with a solution of 1 tablespoon chlorine bleach to 1 gallon water to disinfect the skins and discourage the growth of mold.

Provided by Chef George P

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 2 varies, 1-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

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Nutrition Facts :

Making fresh pumpkin puree is very simple, but can be a little time consuming. However, I think the end product is worth the effort. I always use "sugar" pumpkins, also known as "pie" pumpkins. They are much smaller than the standard pumpkin that we carve for Halloween and are much more tender and flavorful. --NOTE-- Baking time is only 1 - 1 1/2 hours and the remainder of the noted cooking time in this recipe is actually refrigeration time. --CHOOSING THE RIGHT PUMPKIN-- When buying a pumpkin for baking, always choose a pumpkin that is free of blemishes and have been harvested with their stems intact. The pumpkin should feel heavy for their size and should have a dull skin. A pumpkin with a shinny skin was either harvested too early or was waxed by the grower. --STORING PUMPKINS-- Store pumpkins in a cool, dry place at 45F - 60F for up to a month, or refrigerate for up to 3 months. To store pumpkins for an extended time, wash the skins of the pumpkin with a solution of 1 tablespoon chlorine bleach to 1 gallon water to disinfect the skins and discourage the growth of mold.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Low Protein

Time 5h20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

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Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.6, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 17, Carbohydrate 110.7, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 23.1, Protein 17

Homemade pumpkin puree can be used in most recipes that call for canned. One 3-pound pie pumpkin will yield about 2 cups puree, which is about what is in a 15-ounce can. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 1

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges