Mashed Pumpkin
Making Mashed Pumpkin is a simple and delicious way to use this popular winter squash during the fall months. It's a versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with beef, chicken, pork and fish dinners or served at Thanksgiving dinner. It doubles as a baby food puree too! Our mashed pumpkin recipe uses just 4 ingredients and a seasoning blend of 3 warming autumn spices.
Equipment
- potato masher or immersion blender/food processor
Ingredients
- 1 lb sugar pumpkin, also called pie pumpkin
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat while preparing the pumpkin.
- Prepare the pie pumpkin by washing and drying it thoroughly. Remove the stem and slice the pumpkin in half carefully using a sharp knife. Scoop out the stringy flesh and pumpkin seeds, reserving the seeds for to make roasted pumpkin seeds. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the pumpkin skin (reserve to make pumpkin chips!). Slice further into halves or quarters.
- Place the pumpkin halves or quarters into the boiling water. Reduce the heat to medium and boil for 10-15 minutes, until the pumpkin flesh is easily pierced with a fork. Drain.
- Add the heavy cream, butter, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, salt and black pepper to the pot. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash and combine ingredients until smooth. If necessary, add more heavy cream in ½ tablespoon increments til as creamy as desired. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
Notes
Storing: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to 6 months. When being stored, liquid may separate from the pumpkin flesh. Just mix it all together and you'll have your creamy mashed pumpkin back!
Tip 1: Make sure not to use regular carving pumpkins! For the best outcome always use sugar pumpkins (or pie pumpkins).
Tip 2: For the smoothest texture use an immersion blender when mashing.Alternatively, use a food processor or strong blender.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ozCalories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 407mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 9939IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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