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How to Make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree

November 3, 2014

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An easy step-by-step tutorial showing how to make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree – so, so much better than store bought!

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Easiest recipe EVER. You have no excuse not to try this yourself.

There are about 935 recipes that I like to make during the holiday season that call for pumpkin puree. Sure, I totally used the canned stuff. A LOT of the time. But, when I can, I love to make my own pumpkin puree using the slow cooker. Its just so simple and the flavor is so authentically pumpkin – just what you want for your holiday recipes.

An easy step-by-step tutorial showing how to make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree - so, so much better than store bought! | MomOnTimeout.com | #slow #cooker #crockpot #DIY #Thanksgiving #Christmas #pumpkin

It starts with a pumpkin.

pumpkin-for pumpkin-puree

Now you can make pumpkin puree with any pumpkin but (and that’s a bold capital BUT) I absolutely recommend buying a pumpkin that is meant to be baked, not carved. The flavor is infinitely better.

The process here is simple. Cut the top off your pumpkin and cut the pumpkin in half.

halved-pumpkin

Not it’s time to just scoop out the insides. A spoon works good but if you have one of those scrapers from an old carving kit, those are great too.

cleaned-halved-pumpkin

Once the pumpkin is cleaned, cut the halves into quarters or thirds. You just want pieces small enough to fit in your slow cooker. I cooked two so I made sure mine were small enough that I could wedge them in.

small-pieces-pumpkin

Pile these smaller pieces into your slow cooker. I used a large 6 qt slow cooker but if you’re only cooking one pumpkin, a smaller slow cooker will definitely do just fine. Set it on low heat and let it go. Mine took about 7 hours but I would check around 6 hours. It will depend on the thickness of the flesh of your pumpkin, how full your slow cooker is, etc. You can’t really overcook the pumpkin so don’t worry too much about that.

Once cooked, scoop the flesh of the pumpkin right off the skin and pop in the blender. You get this awesomeness ready for all sorts of recipes.

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree

An easy step-by-step tutorial showing how to make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree - so, so much better than store bought!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword slow cooker pumpkin puree
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 12kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 pumpkins meant for baking

Instructions

  • Wash the pumpkin.
  • Cut the stem off and then cut in half.
  • Scoop out the insides.
  • Cut pumpkin halves into quarters or thirds.
  • Place in a slow cooker large enough to hold the pieces.
  • Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or until the flesh of the pumpkin is tender.
  • Scoop the flesh off the skin of the pumpkin and place in blender. (You may need to do this in batches)
  • Blend pumpkin flesh until smooth.
  • Pumpkin puree can be frozen in freezer bags or refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5719IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

An easy step-by-step tutorial showing how to make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree - so, so much better than store bought! | MomOnTimeout.com | #slow #cooker #crockpot #DIY #Thanksgiving #Christmas #pumpkin

An easy step-by-step tutorial showing how to make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree - so, so much better than store bought! | MomOnTimeout.com | #slow #cooker #crockpot #DIY #Thanksgiving #Christmas #pumpkin

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Comments

  1. Myrna says

    August 14, 2019 at 9:08 PM

    You can also cook in the microwave then scoop from the flesh from the shell then blend to make a purée or peel, microwave and blend. The results are the same with less time.

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  2. Tig says

    August 27, 2017 at 1:58 PM

    Love this! I’m sure these are “duh” questions to real cooks but … do I add any water to the crockpot? Is it better to have the lid on or off? Can this be sped up using a pressure cooker or instant pot? Thank you!

    Reply
  3. stanley says

    October 9, 2016 at 1:30 PM

    i must do this cake i am a libra without a pumkin recipe i would feel empty ,no doubt this tiger will roar !! of happiness

    Reply
  4. Lori says

    August 31, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    I’m so excited that pumpkin season is just around the corner! I’ve been online researching the slow cooker method, and on more than one post the author indicated that when the puree is frozen, then unfrozen the puree is watery. Have you had success in freezing it? My plan was to buy several pumpkins and freeze the puree, as I use it on a regular basis year round in dozens of recipes. I don’t want to waste the pumpkins. Thanks for your help.

    Lori

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 1, 2015 at 3:27 PM

      I haven’t frozen it Lori but my guess is that the moisture in the puree just separates. You could always strain it to get rid of excess liquid if that does happen. I would definitely try it first before making a whole bunch. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  5. Lisa says

    November 15, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Love this idea! I usually roast whole pumpkins in the oven, but the slow cooker is a great option!

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 22, 2014 at 7:03 AM

      I love doing it this way! Thanks Lisa 🙂

      Reply
  6. marcie says

    November 5, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    This is awesome, Trish! I love how easy this is and that I can just pop it in the slow cooker and forget about it for a while!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 8, 2014 at 7:24 AM

      So easy Marcie and it tastes SO much better than canned 🙂

      Reply
      • Gumelda Cargle says

        November 7, 2015 at 9:21 AM

        How many cups of homemade pumpkin equal a can?

        Reply
  7. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    November 4, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Love homemade pumpkin puree! I’ve never tried making it in a slow cooker before, but I definitely need to try it. So easy!

    Reply
  8. DeeAnna says

    November 4, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Love the slow cooker idea! We usually slice, cover with tin foil and a little water and then bake, but this seems a little easier. We do LOTS every fall and freeze it to use all year long, but we will use sweet meat squash or banana squash, they both have the really good pumpkin-y flavor that you expect in pumpkin recipes. I’ll have to try the slow cooker, thanks!

    Reply
  9. Mir says

    November 4, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    This is such a great idea! I love making pumpkin soup, but it never tastes right with canned and it’s time-consuming the other way. I’m going to try this ASAP!

    Reply
  10. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    November 4, 2014 at 3:15 AM

    Oh my goodness Trish, this is genius! I love that you made this in a slow cooker – SO much easier and life changing! Seriously making this soon – pinning!

    Reply
  11. Julie | This Gal Cooks says

    November 3, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    Oh this is such a great idea, Trish! I think I’m gonna have to try this out stat!

    Reply
  12. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    November 3, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    Loving everything about this! So easy and homemade puree is a delicacy 🙂 Pinned!

    Reply

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