Fall has been really wonderful here. We've had amazing weather - lots of sun and warm afternoons. The mornings and evenings can be chilly, but we haven't had hardly any rain, which has been really nice.
Since fall is here, I've noticed more and more recipes with pumpkin. You can't buy pumpkin puree here, so one afternoon I decided to make my own. I got some great advice from two friends (Thanks, Tricia and Tina). It was super easy and now I have pumpkin to bake with!!
So here's what I did:
I bought already quartered pieces of pumpkin and spooned out the seeds and stringy pulp. Then I baked it, the cut side down on the sheet, for about an hour (until tender). I scooped out the pumpkin flesh, which took quite some time and was a bit hot. After that I pureed it with my food processor. I placed a paper towel on a colander and let it drain overnight. The next day, I measured out 1/4 cups and put them in a muffin tin and stuck it in the freezer.
After it was frozen, I popped them out and stuck them in a ziploc to use whenever I need them!!
I am excited to know how to do this! Now I can make things that call for pumpkin puree! Thanks so much, Tricia and Tina!!!
Felix picked up some apples from his parents garden a while back, which were quickly turning rotten. Saturday I finally had time to make some yummy applesauce. Felix said it's too sweet and cinnamony. But I think it's just right! ;)
What kind of fall things have you been making?
Do you have any great pumpkin recipes that I need to try? If you do, send 'em my way!!
That's a good idea for the pumpkin puree. I haven't thought of that! I always wanted to bake pumpkin pie, now I'll be able to do that! Thanks, Les! :)
ReplyDeleteAbout the applesauce... I don't think it could be too cinnamony. But Felix may not like cinnamon as I do! :)) What are you doing with the sauce? We don't have that either. :S