GREAT PUMPKIN PUREE*
1. Find your great pumpkin Charlie Brown ;)
2. Wash your great pumpkin in warm soapy water, rinse, and dry well.
3. Cut the Pumpkin on a cutting board into wedges
4. Scoop out the stringy pulp and seeds with a metal spoon, leaving the firm flesh and skin.
5. Place a steamer insert in a Double Boiler or a steam pot and fill the pot with a few inches of water. When the water boils, place the pumpkin pieces inside, packing them in tightly so that they will all fit. Cover and steam for about 30 minutes, until the flesh is quite soft and easily punctured with a fork.
**you can also use a baking sheet, place small amount of water in bottom of pan, place pumpkin wedges cut side down and bake them at 400 degrees for the same amount of time, 20-30 minutes.
6. Process to a smooth puree in a puree machine or a blender. Simple season now as you like, light salt and extra light pepper. This will insure you can use this puree with all your recipes that call for pumpkin, deserts or savory meals.
7. Transfer the puree to a sieve (you can line it with several layers of paper towels or cheese cloth) and allow to cool and drain for about 30 minutes.
8. Place the puree in freezer bags or plastic containers, and either freeze or refrigerate until ready to use.
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