Make sure you do THIS for the BEST homemade pumpkin puree!

[@cydrych]

I strain my purée to remove water so my pie sets up better. When I do that I save the water and add it to the broth of a soup. Adds a ton of flavor.

[@katiegrazier4091]

Robert Baldwin great idea, thanks for sharing.

[@christina7088]

Brilliant!!

[@rainlyte2003]

Thanks for sharing, Robert. I had another video gal say she didn't care for the pie flavor at all. This may have been a step she missed. Country Blessings!

[@DiamondDivaMusic]

I litterally just threw out my pumkin water litterally two seconds ago!...then I saw this! 😫

[@cydrych]

@@DiamondDivaMusic you’ll remember next time. Happy Halloween!🎃

[@Aleeta04]

Thank you for clearing up the pumpkin mystery, My daughter is turning in to quite the gardener. I have learned to can and preserve as much as I can. I am learning as I go. I have some memories from my Grandparents, however I was quite young. I tried the pumpkin pie thing and it was stringy and not sweet. So now I know why. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge and wisdom. The basic ways of life are a treasure that most have lost or do not know (like me). It feels so good to get back in touch with our food and how to take care of ourselves and not depend on others to do it for us. You guys are great teachers.

[@jenm6836]

We use pumpkin &/or pumpkin seeds as a chicken dewormer. I often save the seeds to feed them sporadically over the harsh Wisconsin winters as chicken treats. Maybe not as pleasant a thought as pumpkin pie, but makes my laying hens happy, a happy hen lays happy eggs.

[@ollady7968]

I really like the idea!! Could you give a little more specifics, like Do u feed them raw whole or chopped or maybe ,blanched, or baked? My chickens must be too spoiled bc they won't eat raw seeds or vegetable skin unless its soft or seeds are small, like cucumbers. Thx for some insight.

[@jenm6836]

@@ollady7968 If i am using the pumpkin i just scoop out the seeds and dump them in the coop, no washing, chopping, baking or anything. if im going to save the seeds to use at a later date i will rinse them off and lay them out to dry then store them in an ice cream bucket. OR easier yet, I will just save some small pumpkins in a root cellar or garage and occasionally split one in half and just set the pumpkin halves in the coop.

[@ollady7968]

@@jenm6836 Thx for the reply! Sounds like the same thing I'm doing now with squash, swt potatoes, watermelon etc. But I take it the pumpkin seeds contain a particular anti -parasitic compound, is that right? Do u recall what that is? Do any other squash have the same effect? It's a great tip and easy enough to keep some on hand thru the winter months. Thx!!

[@jenm6836]

​@@ollady7968 unsure of the difference between squash and pumpkin seeds. I don't grow much squash and only ever heard of pumpkin for deworming.

[@ollady7968]

@@jenm6836 Ok thanks

[@villagesteader3552]

Great video. I roast my pie pumpkins, cut in quarters drizzle with a small amount of oil roast @350 into done. Skin slips right off, then I force it through a strainer with a wooden spoon, then clean the stained, line it with coffees filters and let it drain overnight. You won’t believe how much liquid comes out. Then use in any recipe. It is so silky smooth!

[@auntmayme8119]

I’ve grown pie pumpkins for several years, after I learned that there is a difference between them and the others. They seem to use less space, and are so flavorful. I’ve also used butternut squash in my pies, as I learned that this vegetable is used in some canned pumpkin purees. I didn’t realize these should be cured, but I have placed them in the basement to store. Obviously, I was passively curing them. I’m over the moon with your technique for removing the skin. Great tip!

[@catracampolieto8989]

I grew Long Island Cheese pumpkins for the first time. I love these pumpkins. Organically grown. Saw your video just in time.

[@paulgamblin1860]

I use a food mill once the pumpkin is cooked. Works like a charm, and no strings.

[@feliciamiles07]

I love the information you gave. Can you please share how to now can my pumpkin?

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Roasting pumpkin whole, then peel. See, [this] old dog can learn new tricks! Thank you, Carolyn

[@mtallent5028]

Best pumpkin video hands down!

[@deddleman3099]

We like Long Island cheese pumpkin/squash. The color is an amazing orange and very sweet. We also puree then freeze dry it.

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

I once had a crust less pumpkin pie and it was sooooooo good.

[@dancnluc1]

Deborah Tofflemire we make our pumpkin pies with no crust and they are delicious.

[@wompol7117]

We actually like the ‘Halloween’ pumpkins.. like other squash I get a great variety of delicious uses from them. I do add a tiny bit of brown sugar but only a few tablespoons per pumpkin between roasting and stewing.. My squirrels and possums feast on the stringy pulp and I dry the seeds (roasting some and leaving some raw).

[@ChocolateBoxCottage]

Good information, Carolyn! I like the small winter luxury pie pumpkins, too, along with an heirloom French variety called Musqueé de Provence. I believe I originally bought the seeds from Baker Creek many years ago (probably about 15-17 years), but I've seen that other seed houses are carrying it now. You might want to try it if you have a long enough growing season. The pumpkins are beautiful; deeply ribbed and bronze-colored when ripe, very meaty and sweet - in fact, when cut open it smells like cantaloupe and has a gorgeous color that carries through into extraordinary pies. Musqueé de Provence is a productive variety with long vines and looks like something out of a children's fairy tale. XOX Michele

[@ccxxz4233]

Thank you for this informative video carolyn

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

Since pumpkins are a variety of squash I use most any squash. Some are sweeter that pie pumpkins.

[@bridget3694]

You and homestead heart teach me so much, thank you for all that you do!!

[@jeanmuehlfelt7942]

I was struggling with cutting a hardened winter squash with my large butcher knife the other day. Hubby walk through and came right back with a wooden mallet. He set the knife on the top of the quash, horizontally. He tapped on the knife handle and then the tip, until the knife sliced all the way through the squash. Where was he for the past 30 years when I struggled with the squash on the old homestead? 🤗🤗

[@blytheoconroy741]

We have never had great luck growing pie pumpkins (zone 7). What does grow amazingly well for us is Green Jarrahdale and White Boer pumpkins. Both from Baker Creek seeds, and we save and reuse our seeds now. Both are delicious in any recipe, and are super great to stuff with rice/sausage/herbs/cheese and bake.

[@jennifersinclair6044]

You are always so thorough in your instructions. Thank you for that! I'm curious, do you save some pumpkin seeds for the following year's garden, & if so, how do you dry them for storage?

[@ollady7968]

If you're still interested, rinsed seeds can be laid out on a waxed paper plate ( the shiny ones) and set aside out of the way,I set mine on top of the canned goods, along with other seed. Mark paper plate with the date. The smaller the seed the shorter the drying time. Pumpkin and squash require about 4-5 wks in avg humidity. Always protect from heat and direct sunlight. Refrigeration can extend their life to approximately 15+ yrs. I've planted 20yo seed with 70% germination

[@cindypye578]

I found larger pumpkins for .99 each and bought 10, then went back for some more and they gave me that many more because they were going to throw them away. These are still in prime condition. I’ve dehydrated two after baking and cutting in cubes, and dehydrated one after dicing and blanching. Before I process the others is there anything I can do to get the best flavor possible even though they aren’t the small pumpkins? I cooked some of the diced and blanched pumpkin in a turkey veggie soup and we loved it enough I had to creat a recipe so we can have it again!🙂

[@treatb09]

I saw a recipe telling me to cut it in half. I thought that was strange. So im trying this whole method. I like the idea of everything baking together

[@kathleentremose6516]

Thank you Carolyn! I have been thinking about growing my own pumpkins next year and now I have more information to help guide my process. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@wiltinrose37]

Wow, thank you for this video. Who knew you could roast whole pumpkins?! I'll be trying this method!

[@sansman888funnyboshrush]

Thank you for those tips you are so full of knowledge. We really do appreciate your channel happy holidays and God bless you and yours

[@crystalbrittain6397]

Can we say pie pumpkin 5 time's fast! This is the same method my mom taught me on the pumpkin. Thanks for sharing...

[@cherylanon5791]

I use a large serving spoon to remove the seeds & stringy stuff, I can feel through the spoon to where it is scraping the flesh clean.

[@WalkingScriptureWithShanna]

I followed your recipe from fresh pumpkin to scratch pie for Thanksgiving. Best ever, and stabbing the vent in the pumpkins to roast was one of the most satisfying part of my prep!

[@Sharone123]

The deer behind us love when I can pumpkin 🙂

[@cynthiafed]

Carolyn, thank you for sharing this tutorial! 🤗

[@hannahmiller247]

Pie pumpkins are on my list for my garden next year 😍

[@SHADOW-xw6lq]

I bake all my winter squash whole (butternut scares me to cut raw). Saves a lot of time peeling, and there is a lot less waste.

[@robbindohm3767]

Oh my goodness, I just had to run outside and get my pumpkins out of the wheelbarrow. It's 98°and they were if full 🌞 sun. I never heard of curring a pumpkin. Thank you 💖

[@farealwitit7947]

awesome vid. ty!

[@markv151]

Fresh is Best !

[@pattifoote1714]

Thanks you for this great information Carolyn, what would we do without you wonderful knowledge? Hugs🤗

[@marthaleone584]

Love ur website Thank you 😊; 4 this website I will get a PC ; noticed certain thgs can't be done on Android; Thank you again 👏 🙏

[@lorenzomontoya1260]

Pleasant and informative Thank you..

[@GayleHoffman]

Thank you so much. Such great information.

[@michelep1130]

Thak you so very much great information!

[@itsjustmetomc4848]

Oh YEA! I just LOVE anything pumpkin or squash!

[@katherinenewsome8253]

When you pull out the seeds can you dry them and reuse them for next years planting.

[@marylouise890]

@Katherine Newsome yes. Making sure your pumpkin has fully matured you should have no issue with your seeds germinating. I believe this holds true for all seeds. The ways of the world today, everyone really needs to become aware of how important it is to save seeds. ✌️😊✌️

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Be sure to NOT use the cooked ones! 😉 Only the raw seeds.

[@wildedibles819]

Great idea cooking them hole less waste... We usually cut in half and clean it out... We use strong knife or a cleaver works well... Lol it's recommended to drop a hubbort squash on the ground to break it open instead of cooking it lol

[@rachelbabcock3580]

Should you bake your pumpkin in the oven if you're going to can them because I read that you cannot can pumpkin that has to be cubed.

[@NorthTexasGardening]

I cut mine into quarters scrape them and cook them in the pressure cooker for 18 minutes. Scrape off the flesh from the skin and purey in a food processor. From Walmart to pumpkin bread in 2 hours.

[@marijovarney2592]

Moat often you have a brown leather bound book with you; what do you use it for?

[@dianaong4989]

Hi. Do you know the best fresh pumpkin to get to make homemade pumpkin for dog, would it be this pie pumpkin? Thanks

[@lucyyoung77777]

THANK YOU

[@MegaMindyLou]

Does cooking it with the seeds changes the flavor?

[@Lady_Jay42]

Any recipes on canning the pumpkin puree, or pumpkin pie filling??

[@JbunnyC]

The only thing I have found is can it in raw chunks or freeze the puree.

[@susantaylor8507]

What do you do with the seeds do you defend them to your chickens

[@JeanBaker]

If you do not cook it whole, do you still cook it for the same amount of time at the same temperature?

[@cindilerner3666]

My friend gave me 4 pumpkins, about 4-5lbs each. I roasted them, pureed them then strained the water out of them. After I made a batch of my sister's pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, I was so disappointed at the LACK of pumpkin flavor!!! I'm thinking, what did I do wrong? I roasted them til the skin was fork tender, and darkened....I have the equivalent of 6 -15oz cans of puree....I want to use it, but I'm worried my baked goods will have no pumpkin flavor!

[@apurvakumbhojkar8185]

Can I use this puree for making pumpkin spice latte?

[@susantaylor8507]

Can you make pumpkin butter from pie pumpkins I been wanting to make of that to

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Thank you sharing this! I learned so much🤗. God’s blessings to you and yours ❤️

[@susantaylor8507]

So if I buy pie pumpkins at the store should I let them sit for awhile before I use

[@mjackson780]

Can it be cooked in an Instant Pot?

[@claireryan8074]

M Jackson I cut mine into chunks unpeeled and cook for 9 minutes in the IP with a cup of water. I cool and scoop the flesh from the skins and mash before freezing in 2-cup portions.

[@haleyhamer7128]

I think the channel, Farmhouse on Boone, has a video on it

[@fatimaalfudhala4700]

Can i use the pumpkin with the green skin?

[@MariaPerez-nm6qw]

Hi. I know you mention that we should use pie pumpkins but I have 4 free pumpkins 🎃 that are the kind people carve. I want to make pies. Have you ever used them before? I’m just on a tight budget and wanted to use them since my kids LOVE pumpkin pies. If you have used them before, what difference did you notice besides the sweetness difference?

[@hearthecrysofthecrusaders3357]

I have two huge pumpkins,I did it the year before,not only for pie,but also for my dogs,I made pies out of it,after i had froze the puree" the pies were the best I had made.

[@pieceofpeacehomestead529]

Perfect Pretty Pumpkin Pie Pulp Puree - say that 3 Xs real fast. LoL :-)

[@hugzzss]

After baking and purée pumpkins can it go in the canning jars

[@HomesteadingFamily]

No, you cannot safely can pureed pumpkin

[@kgonzales321]

By "curing" it sounds like the starches are turning into sugars, like a banana. When bananas go brown or "yucky" the fibrous starches have broken down into a 'mushy' sugar, making them much more sweeter. It's this stage that they're ready for banana bread, etc..

[@ohske]

woo good 👍👍👍👌😊

[@mardiahring66]

Once roasted to remove outer skin can I still seedsave for next season?

[@ollady7968]

No the seeds are not viable after baking. Best to cut at least one,preferably the most mature pumpkin in half and clean prior to baking for next year's seed.

[@triplecreekfarm2007]

How do I know when to harvest my sugar pie pumpkins? I am growing some now and have several that are mostly orange. I never know when the right time is and always wait too late and have never gotten a good harvest because they would not store. I want to make sure I don’t mess up this time. HELP!?!?!?

[@rainnitsche3]

Hpw long can I store?

[@brendathompson6277]

My sister brought me a huge pumpkin from the store, it’s not GMO but has had pesticides sprayed on it, are these pumpkin 🎃 s edible on the label it has the bar code that it’s been sprayed with pesticides and it’s not GMO, it also say not for consumption. I appreciate anyone’ s help here please

[@Thisisit120]

Did you know you can put a whole pumpkin into an Insta pot and cook it you don’t have to Puncture it or nothing and it’s so much easier to peel to get meat out all of that business Insta pot is the proper way to go

[@scottfamily865]

Halloween?

[@maryjane-vx4dd]

Sweet meat squash makes better pumpkin pies than pumpkin. Much richer and sweeter.

[@cindymichaud7111]

My late husband loved squash pie, forget the pumpkin, lol! 💕💕💕

[@cindymichaud7111]

My late husband loved squash pie, forget pumpkin, lol!💕💕💕

[@cindy9155]

I just bought a pumpkin, roasted it, and the color was pale, taste was weak, not sweet or tasting as a pumpkin. Did not even taste like pumpkin. I was very disappointed, the health and nutrition that I'm assuming was missing. I almost want to not eat it since I'm concerned with healthy eating, but I don't want to waste it, or ignore the fresh vegetable. So I'm eating it, thankful for whole food, but I wish I'd seen your video first. Thanks for your information! (I'm making pumpkin seeds today)

[@ginapaquet909]

Peel the pel... more like peel the skin off.

[@rickardozavala3828]

This lady talks too much. Not helpful

[@neilgillmore]

Too much talking and re itteration. Great show otherwise !!"!!

[@fallingspark2258]

Welp, when I am finally able to grow pumpkins they're gonna have to figure out how to cure when it's hot, because it's still hitting 90s here (south Texas)

[@jerkball07]

Hay there, thanks for the videos. If you bake the pumpkin for puree does that effect the viability of the seed for next seasons garden?