Pumpkin Puree (Instant Pot)
Prep Time
5 minutes or less
Prep Notes
Pumpkin puree can be used in soups, chili, for baking, and even smoothies. This is a great way to make good use of pumpkins when they are in season. Use a small Pie Pumpkin that will fit in your instant pot. they are the right size and have more flavor than larger varieties. You can try cutting a larger pumpkin into pieces to fit if it is too large. Save the seeds to roast.
Cooking Time
14 minutes
Yields
about 2 cups
Ingredients
1 Pie Pumpkin (about 1-2 lbs)
1 cup water
Directions
- Wash outside of pumpkin. Remove stem if possible.
- Place wire rack into Instant pot. Add water. Place pumpkin on rack.
- Close lid and set pressure cook for 14 minutes on high.
- Release pot naturally (about 10 minutes.)
- Carefully remove pumpkin from pot (careful not to burn yourself.) Cut pumpkin in half, use spoon to scoop out seeds.
- Scoop out soft flesh of pumpkin. Use as is or blend in a food processor for a creamy texture.
- Store in air-tight container in the fridge up to a week.
Credit
Evey Schweig
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