This is the first step in utilizing your old pumpkin for breads, cookies, and pies. Once the pumpkin pieces have been baked in a 350 degree oven for about an hour, they can be easily pureed into a mush that can be used in any pumpkin recipe. Place the pumpkin pieces into a glass baking dish or onto a cookie sheet. Layer the bottom of the pan with water to ensure the pieces don't burn.
Once the pumpkin has cooked, remove it from the oven set it aside for a few minutes to cool. Once cooled, you can slice off the skin. You should be able to puree the pulp of the pumpkin with a sharp knife.
One large pumpkin should create a very large amount of puree. Here you can see about 12 cups of puree from one pumpkin.
How much should you use in a recipe?
Lots of recipes call for 15 oz cans. There are 8 ounces in a cup. So, two cups of puree is about 16 ounces. Use a little less than 2 cups of puree to substitute for the 15 ounce can. If your puree seems a little "wet", then subtract a little more puree.
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