Remove the stem, and put the pumpkin into a microwaveable. Method 1 - Put it in a microwaveable bowl. At the end of this document, I’ve included alternative instructions to replace step 4, if you’d rather use a different method. But others make good arguments in favor of using a pressure cooker or baking in the oven. Most people have microwaves and a stove, so I'll describe both of those methods here. There are several ways to cook the pumpkin just choose use your preferred method. Spread them out on a clean towel or paper towel to dry and they're ready to save for next year's planting or roast. then pick out the orange buts (throw that away) and drain off the water. The seeds can be used either to plant pumpkins next year, or roasted to eat this year! Place them in a bowl of water and rub them between your hands. I find a heavy ice cream scoop works great for this. You want to get out that stringy, dangly stuff that coats the inside surface. A serrated knife and a sawing motion works best - a smooth knife is more likely to slip and hurt you! A visitor suggests using a hand saw. Wash the exterior of the pumpkin in cool or warm water, no soap. One 6" pie pumpkin usually makes one 10 inch deep dish pie and a bit extra or 2 9 inch shallow pies! Just like selecting any squash, look for one that is firm, no bruises or soft spots, and a good orange color. If you're in a pinch and can't find a pie pumpkin, here's a tip: butternut squash taste almost the same! Commercial canned pumpkin is from a variety of butternut, not true pumpkins! If you DO use a regular Jack O' Lantern type pumpkin, you may need to add about 25% more sugar and run the cooked pumpkin through a blender or food processor to help smooth it out. 
They're only about 6 to 8 inches in diameter (about 20 to 24 inches in circumference).
Note: the Libby's can of cooked pumpkin is just there for reference - it is the small can, so that gives you an idea of the size of a typical pie pumpkin. Grocery stores usually carry them in late September through December in the U.S. Pie pumpkins "are smaller, sweeter, less grainy textured pumpkins than the usual jack-o-lantern types.
0 kommentar(er)
