Neekta's Homemade Pumpkin Puree: Allergy-Friendly and Delicious!

Neekta's Homemade Pumpkin Puree: Allergy-Friendly and Delicious!

Hey there, fellow food enthusiasts! I'm Neekta, and I'm excited to share one of my favorite recipes with you - Neekta's Homemade Pumpkin Puree: Allergy-Friendly and Delicious.

Why Homemade Pumpkin Puree?

While store-bought canned pumpkin puree is convenient, there's something uniquely satisfying about making your own from scratch. Not to mention, it allows you to have complete control over the ingredients. If you're like me and need to avoid certain food groups, this homemade version is a game-changer. It's also a very great way to make you start your fall baking season!

Ingredients You'll Need:

• 1 sugar pumpkin

• Salt (to taste)

Directions:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (about 200 degrees Celsius).

2. Prepare the Pumpkin: Carefully cut your sugar pumpkin in half. Once you've got your halves, it's time to scoop out the goo and the seeds. Don't throw those seeds away - they make for a delicious roasted snack!

3. Line Your Baking Sheet: To make cleanup a breeze, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone sheet.

4. Add a Touch of Flavor: Sprinkle a little salt onto the insides of the pumpkin halves. The amount of salt you use is entirely up to your personal taste.

5. Roasting Time: Flip those pumpkin halves so that the insides are facing downwards on the prepared baking sheet. Pop them into the preheated oven and let them roast for about 50 minutes. You'll know they're ready when the pumpkin flesh is soft and easily pierced with a fork.

6. Cool and Blend: Once the pumpkin halves are baked to perfection, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a bit.

7. Puree the Pumpkin: Now comes the fun part! Scoop out the wonderfully mushy, soft pumpkin from the skin and place it in a blender or food processor. Blend until you achieve that smooth puree.

And there you have it! Your very own homemade pumpkin puree that's perfect for allergy-friendly baking. It's the secret ingredient to many of my recipes, and it's the star of the show in my gluten-free and dairy-free pumpkin muffin recipe, which I'll be sharing in a separate blog post.

But wait, there's more! If you'd like to see the entire process in action, head over to my YouTube channel, Baking with Neekta, and watch my pumpkin puree video.

I hope this pumpkin puree adds a touch of homemade goodness to your cooking endeavors. Stay tuned for those scrumptious pumpkin muffins and other delightful recipes coming your way!

Happy baking,

Neekta