Homemade Pumpkin Puree- Steamed Or Boiled - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pumpkin or 1 hubbard squash
water

Preparation

Thoroughly wash the outside of the pumpkin.
Remove the stem and fibrous material around the stem and the bottom of the pumpkin.
Cube the pumpkin into large pieces.
Place in a large pot with just enough water to steam the pumpkin.
Boil for about 30 minutes or until both the pumpkin and the pumpkin skin are tender.
Blend the steamed pumpkin, with the skin, in a blender set on puree until smooth.
You can freeze for months or store in a refrigerator a couple of days prior to use in any recipe calling for pumpkin puree.
Servings and yield depend on the size of the pumpkin and what recipes the puree is used inches.