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3 Ways to Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree – It’s Easier Than You Think!
The pumpkin patches are full of activity this time of the year. School field trips are scheduled, grandparents are eager to take the grandchildren to local farms, and pumpkins are the centerpiece of most fall decorations. The last of our pie pumpkins from this year’s crop. Soon to be Pumpkin Pie! We have finally picked the last two pumpkins in our little patch at the front entrance of the farm, although, we aren’t quite ready to use them yet. You see, our plans for these two pie pumpkins are to use them to make pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. And since that is several weeks away, it is time to turn our pumpkins into puree and freeze it for later use. We often get the question – can I use my decorative pumpkins to make pumpkin puree and the answer is simple – yes. However, the texture and taste will be different than if you use a pie pumpkin. The smaller pie pumpkins are generally sweeter in nature and have a slightly less water content. There are several ways to puree your pumpkin, and every way is ‘right’. Just pick a way that meets your cooking style and end up with [...]
Source: http://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2014/10/17/3-ways-to-make-your-own-pumpkin-puree-its-easier-than-you-think/
