Davida Chazan - The Chocolate Lady > wrote:

>Anyone know how to prepare fresh pumpkin for making a pie?

Pumpkin Puree
Cut a sweet pie pumpkin in half. Remove the seeds and strings from the
center.

Place the pumpkin cut side down on a baking sheet. (The few times I
tried it cut side up, the pumpkin was stringy. I don't know if it was
related or not, but when I roast them cut side down they're not
stringy).

Bake at 350F (or Celsius equivalent (I'm too lazy to look it up))
until it's done.

To test for doneness, poke it with a fork (it'll be tough going
through the skin, but if it's done, the flesh underneath will be nice
and soft).

Let cool, then turn the halves over (carefully- I've had the skin come
right off and leave a half-sphere of cooked pumpkin on the baking
sheet) and remove the soft flesh. Mash with a spoon, potato masher or
egg beater. You can also run it through a food processor if you want
it even smoother.

jenn
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Jenn Ridley