How to cook Fresh Pumpkin

Ever wondered how that can of pumpkin goodness actually gets in the can??
I have the answer!

This is an easy how-to way to cook a pumpkin and have fresh pumpkin for scones, pies or bread!!

1. Wash the outside of the pumpkin in warm water.

2. Cut Pumpkin in halves

3. Scoop out seeds and stringy meat. Either place the seeds on a cookie sheet or throw them away.



Make sure all the stringy meat has been taken off. It will give a bitter taste if left on.



4. Cut into pieces - the larger the better, the easier to peel! (We made the mistake of cutting it in small pieces:) Then place in microwavable safe bowl with lid. Put 2 inches of water on the bottom and nuke!



5. Remove pumpkin from microwavable container - but be careful - steam leaves a nasty burn!
Take a spoon and spoon meet into food processor.



6. Food process and store what you don't need. It should be a lot fluffier and lighter in color than a can.

Enjoy!!