Making a PUMPKIN pie from a PUMPKIN

I will never buy canned pumpkin again…if i can help it

 

simply the best pumpkin puree…which resulted in simply the best pumpkin PIE

instructions

cut the whole pumpkin in half

remove the seeds { save them they make a great snack with the right embellishments}

place the halved pumpkins

rind up flesh down on a greased cookie sheet

at   350 for about an hour

or until the rind is soft when poked

scoop the softened flesh out with a ice cream scoop and blend

YIPPEE

the best freshest pumpkin puree

{pumpkin pancakes are also delish with this}

after writing this post I think pumpkin pancakes are a must…like right now

so CIAO

only use sugar pumpkins or bread pumpkins

the best ones are the ones that seem heavy for there size and have very little bruising or scaring on the rind