How to Roast Whole Pumpkin (& Make Puree)

Ingredients

• 1 4-6 pound pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Carefully cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin using a knife, about 2 inches in diameter. Remove the “top”.

3. 3

   Using your hands or a spoon, remove the seeds and rinse with water in a colander. Remove any of the stringy pulp pieces that stick to the seeds. Follow Toasted Pumpkin Seeds instructions for a delicious, healthy snack!

4. 4

   Pour the maple syrup into the pumpkin and swirl it around coating the flesh. Sprinkle cinnamon inside.

5. 5

   Place pumpkin on a cookie sheet without top and bake for 40 minutes.

6. 6

   Place the top back on the pumpkin and continue to cook for additional 20 minutes or until tender. Uncover the pumpkin and cool.

7. 7

   To make pumpkin puree, once the pumpkin is cool enough to handle, scoop the flesh into food processor and puree until smooth. Add water a tablespoon at a time (only if needed) to reach desired consistency.