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Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin Puree

This recipe for pumpkin puree, courtesy of chef Paul Bergeron, is used to make his delicious pumpkin pecan-praline pie.

The Martha Stewart Show, November Fall 2007 http://www.marthastewart.com/339819/pumpkin-puree
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  • Yield Makes 1 1/2 pounds

Ingredients

    • 7 to 8 pounds Long Island Cheese or sugar pumpkins, washed and stems removed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut pumpkins in half crosswise; scoop out seeds and discard. Place pumpkin halves, flesh side down, on prepared baking sheets. Transfer to oven and roast until easily pierced with a knife, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly.
  3. When pumpkins are cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh from skin; discard skin. Place pumpkin flesh in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth.
  4. Place pumpkin puree in a mesh strainer set over a large bowl. Transfer strainer and bowl to refrigerator; let drain overnight. Discard liquid. Use pumpkin puree immediately, or store in an airtight container refrigerated, up to 2 days, or frozen up to one month.

Cook's Note

Store frozen up to one month.

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