Whole Baked Pumpkin Recipes

WHOLE ROASTED PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350F. Rinse off your pumpkin, then use a knife to stab the hard outer shell a few times, to allow for ventilation. Place the whole pumpkin in a glass baking dish, and transfer to the oven to roast for 45-60 minutes, depending on the size of your pumpkin. The pumpkin is ready when the flesh is darker, and the skin can be easily pierced with a fork. Cut the pumpkin in half, and allow to cool for 20-30 minutes, until cool enough to handle. Use a large spoon to scrape out the seeds, and reserve them for another use. The skin should peel off very easily at this point, so remove the skin and transfer chunks of the cooked pumpkin into a food processor. Blend until a smooth puree is formed. You may have to do this in batches, depending on the size of your pumpkin. Store the pumpkin puree in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week, and use it in your favorite pumpkin recipes! You could also freeze it to extend it's shelf life indefinitely.

WHOLE PUMPKIN BAKED WITH CREAM AND CHEESE RECIPE

Steps:

• Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375ºF/191ºC. Using a narrow pointed knife, slice around the stem of the pumpkin at a 45-degree angle. Scoop out pulp and seeds. Fill the pumpkin with grated Gruyère cheese until about a third full. Whole Baked Pumpkin - Filled with Cheese Fill the pumpkin with cream until about two-thirds full. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Throw in a knob of butter, because we all know that pumpkins and butter always pair well. Whole Baked Pumpkin - Filled with Cream and Butter Replace the pumpkin top. The filled pumpkin is now ready to bake. Whole Baked Pumpkin - Covered Bake at 375ºF/191ºC for about 45 minutes to 1 1/4 hours, until tender and spoonable. Check the pumpkins for doneness by removing the lid and poking it with a knife or skewer. Whole Baked Pumpkin - Side To Serve: Scoop out the pumpkin flesh with the cream and cheese into warmed soup bowls. Serve piping hot.