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How to Roast Pumpkin: Homemade pumpkin puree

Roasted pumpkin is a lovely addition to many dishes, its also really easy to do and provides your body with an array of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 cups of pumpkin (based on the size you buy)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole pumpkin about 5-8 pounds
  • 2-3 tbsp avocado or coconut oil
  • 2-3 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
  • pinch sea salt and fresh ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Turn the pumpkin on its side, and use a sharp knife to slice the top, including the stem, off the pumpkin.
  • Cut the pumpkin in half from the top down. This makes it way easier to scoop out the insides
  • Use a spoon to scoop away the seeds and stringy parts. *If you want to reserve the seeds for toasting, check out my recipe notes section below for how to do that.
  • Cut each pumpkin half into 2 to 3-inch wedges and place them skin-side down on the baking sheet.
  • Drizzle the pumpkin wedges with the oil, maple syrup and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast for about 30 to 40 minutes, until soft.
  • Remove from the oven, and allow to cool slightly until the pieces can be handled. Using a spoon, simply scrape up the pumpkin flesh and discard the skin.
  • From this point, you can allow the cooked pumpkin pulp to cool before placing into an airtight container and refrigerate for later use. To go a step further, process in a blender until it’s nice and smooth for baking, adding to smoothies or use it in my Pumpkin Spiced Latte Chia Pudding :)

Notes

Cooked pumpkin will last a week in the fridge in an airtight container or in the freezer for about 6 months.
 
  • To roast pumpkin seeds: rinse the seeds off to remove any pumpkin. place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Next drizzle a little coconut or avocado oil, salt and pepper or even a little maple syrup if you want it sweeter. Bake at 300 degrees for 30-45 minutes until they are golden brown.