How to Cook / Bake / Roast a Real Pumpkin

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   Cut the pumpkin in half crosswise and scoop out the seeds and strings.

2. 2

   Place halves, hollow side down, in a large baking pan covered with aluminum foil and add a little water.

3. 3

   Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until fork-tender.

4. 4

   Remove.

5. 5

   When cool, scrape pulp from shells and puree, a little at time, in food processor or blender.

6. 6

   Mix with a little salt.

7. 7

   To freeze pumpkin puree: Put 1/2 cups in freezer bags along with spices and use in pies.

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   To use pumpkin puree for recipes: Line a strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth or a flour sack dish towel and let the pumpkin sit to drain out the extra moisture BEFORE cooking with it.

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   Pumpkin is very moist, so in order for your recipe to come out correctly, you MUST strain it.

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