How To Make Pumpkin Puree (Instant Pot or Oven Method)
Creating your own pumpkin puree at home is a breeze! You can choose between two simple techniques: the speedy pressure cooker method or the oven-roasting approach, which, while slightly more time-consuming, is equally straightforward.
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Ingredients
- 2 lb sugar pumpkin
Instructions
- 1
Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Position the pumpkin on the rack and cook at high pressure for 13 to 15 minutes. Perform a quick release and allow it to cool down.
- 2
Extract the flesh and transfer it to a bowl, then blend using a blender or an immersion blender until smooth.
- 3
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Slice the pumpkin into quarters and arrange them in a baking dish. Roast for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the pumpkin becomes tender when tested with a fork.
- 4
Take it out of the oven and let it cool.
- 5
Scoop the flesh into a bowl and puree it using a blender or an immersion blender.