Step by Step
- Preheat the oven to 350
- Cut the pumpkin in half and remove all the seeds and fibers. Save the seeds, discard the fibers.
For the Pumpkin Puree
- Place the pumpkin halves cut side down on a cookie sheet and roast for 45 minutes - 1 hour. The skin should darken and pierce easily with a fork.
- Let them cool for 30 minutes, then scoop out the inside. Place it into a food processor and mix until smooth.
- Place two pieces of cheesecloth (or paper towels) perpendicular to each other inside a fine mesh colander and strain off the excess moisture. Place the colander over a larger bowl and refrigerate overnight for all of the water to drain off.
- Your pumpkin puree is ready to be stored in jars or used in your favorite pumpkin recipe.
For the Pumpkin Seeds
- Wash off the seeds and dry them as best as possible.
- Place the sugars and cinnamon into a gallon bag and add in the seeds. Toss to coat then add the honey and rub around.
- Place the pumpkin seeds on a cookie sheet coated with non-stick spray and cook for 1 hour.
- Once done, the seeds may still be sticky. Crack open the oven door leaving them inside for another hour to dry.
- Transfer to an airtight container until ready to eat.
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