Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin puree in a clear plastic storage container and an oval white crockpot.

Making fresh, homemade crock pot pumpkin puree is super simple. You need only two ingredients: sugar pumpkins (also called baking pumpkins) and water. You can use it just like canned pumpkin puree that you would buy in the store.

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Author Kori

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 354 kcal

Equipment

6-quart slow cooker
food processor

Ingredients

▢ 3 (3 to 4 pound) sugar pumpkins
▢ 1 cup water

Instructions

Wash and dry the pumpkins. Slice the top off of each pumpkin. Cut the pumpkins into 4 to 6" slices. Then, using a knife or spoon, remove the stringy insides and seeds.
Place the pumpkin slices in the crockpot and add water.
Cover and cook on low until very soft and fork tender, about 4 to 6 hours.
Remove the cooked pumpkin from the slow cooker and let it cool slightly before handling. Using a spoon, scrape the pumpkin from the skin and place it in a food processor. (Note: Depending on the size of your processor, you may need to work in batches. It will puree better when it's not overloaded.) Pulse the processor and scrape down the sides periodically until you reach a very smooth consistency. Add water to moisten if needed.

Notes

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VARIATIONS: You can use this same technique on squash such as butternut, acorn, and delicata too; Broth may be used if the puree will be used in a savory recipe. If you aren't sure, use water.
TIPS:
- I like to pre-portion my finished pumpkin puree into 16-ounce containers, which are the exact weight of a store-bought can of pumpkin puree, which is 15 ounces (425 grams). That way, when a recipe calls for a can of pumpkin, you are ready to go!
- Save the water that the pumpkin cooked in and use it to soften the puree if needed.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Use whenever a recipe calls for canned pumpkin puree. Turn it into a delicious side dish by warming the puree and mixing in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 14gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 4627mgFiber: 7gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 115843IUVitamin C: 122mgCalcium: 286mgIron: 11mg

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