Lazy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree Recipe
Homemade slow cooker pumpkin puree is the perfect, easy to make ingredient for many wonderful dishes. Far better than anything you can buy in a can!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How to cook a pumpkin, Pumpkin puree, pumpkin sauce, Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree
Servings: 0.5 cups
6 quart or larger slow cooker, casserole crockpot
sharp, large knife
cutting board
slow cooker liner or parchment paper (optional)
ice cream scoop (optional)
place parchment paper or slow cooker liner into slow cooker, if using
wash and carefully inspect pumpkin(s) to make sure there is no trace of damage from animals or bugs
whole pumpkin(s)
cut pumpkin in half
scoop out seeds and pulpy web that holds seeds. An ice cream scoop can be very helpful with this step.
cut pumpkin into pieces small enough to fit into slow cooker (see pictures above)
arrange all pumpkin pieces in slow cooker so that lid can fit on securely
cook on high 3-5 hours until all flesh is easily pierced with a fork.
allow pumpkin pieces to cool and scoop flesh away from skin.
place flesh in blender or food processor and puree (be careful not to overprocess or liquify)
Serving: 0.5cup