Easy Homemade Pumpkin Puree {Pressure Cooker}

Easy Homemade Pumpkin Puree {Pressure Cooker} is a pumpkin recipe built around to 4 pound pie pumpkin and water. Plan on 2 cups (2-3 cups depending on size of pumpkin) and about 43 minutes.

• Yield 2 cups (2-3 cups depending on size of pumpkin)
• Ready in 43 minutes
• Cook 13 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 to 4 pound pie pumpkin
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. Remove the stem from the pumpkin.
2. Place the rack or a steamer basket in the bottom of the pressure cooker. Add 1 cup water.
3. Place the pumpkin on the rack/basket. Make sure the lid can close without touching the top of the pumpkin.
4. Seal the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 13 minutes.
5. Let the pressure naturally release.
6. Carefully lift the pumpkin out of the pressure cooker (use the handles of the rack) and place on a cutting board or plate. Let cool until it is easy to handle.
7. Slice the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds and goop, and peel off the skin.
8. Blend the soft pumpkin in a blender or food processor until smooth, adding a tablespoon of water, if needed to help it along (don't add too much water!).
9. Store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.