#Workshop - November 14th @ 7:30pm EST: From Raw Pumpkin to Delicious Pie

Contributor: Jordan B Jordan B
Thanks
11/14/2012
Contributor: Melan!e Melan!e
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Originally posted by SneakersAndPearls
You should. I would just set aside two days. One for the puree, one for the pie, so you don't spend all day in the kitchen. Unless, of course, you like that.
Thanks for the tip. I'll go find some pumpkins tomorrow morning then.
11/14/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
Alrighty, kids, I'm signing off for the night. I'll make sure I check back to answer any questions.
11/14/2012
Contributor: no longer here no longer here
So sad I missed this. It looks like it was a great workshop.

Question. I have found that my pumpkin puree is very watery. Do you ever strain yours or do you always use it straight? Also, do you just scoop and use or do you mash or puree in a blender food processor?

Thanks!
11/15/2012
Contributor: Gone (LD29) Gone (LD29)
So sorry I missed this! Your recipe looks fantastic, and I'll be trying it for sure!
11/15/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
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Originally posted by no longer here
So sad I missed this. It looks like it was a great workshop.

Question. I have found that my pumpkin puree is very watery. Do you ever strain yours or do you always use it straight? Also, do you just scoop and use or do you mash or puree in a ... more
If you find it very watery, you can just strain off the water. I've done it if it was really watery. It will be fine either way.

Never scoop-and-use. You DO need to put it in a blender or food processor to use it for baked goods. You can *try* to mash it if you don't have a blender or food processor, but you'd have to be pretty good at really getting it an even consistency.
11/15/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
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Originally posted by Gone (LD29)
So sorry I missed this! Your recipe looks fantastic, and I'll be trying it for sure!
Thanks!
11/15/2012
Contributor: Gone (LD29) Gone (LD29)
I do actually have a question - I have a butternut squash I bought a while ago that will need to be cooked soon. Not planning on making a pie, but do you know if I could roast and make a puree out of it the same way?

Also, how do you feel about storing uncut pumpkins in the refrigerator? Would this prolong their useful life?
11/15/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
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Originally posted by Gone (LD29)
I do actually have a question - I have a butternut squash I bought a while ago that will need to be cooked soon. Not planning on making a pie, but do you know if I could roast and make a puree out of it the same way?

Also, how do you feel ... more
Yes, you can roast and puree butternut squash. Same way you do pumpkin. I do that when I make squash soup.

And I don't know if the fridge would prolong it or not. I know once you cut it you should put it in, but I honestly don't know about uncut.
11/15/2012
Contributor: Gone (LD29) Gone (LD29)
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Originally posted by SneakersAndPearls
Yes, you can roast and puree butternut squash. Same way you do pumpkin. I do that when I make squash soup.

And I don't know if the fridge would prolong it or not. I know once you cut it you should put it in, but I honestly don't ... more
Thanks for responding! I'm thinking about doing something with my squash for dinner tonight.
11/15/2012
Contributor: travelnurse travelnurse
I am so sorry that I missed it. Trust me after my night of saving lives last night I would have much rather been on Eden with your workshop. I did print out the recipe It looks wonderful and I will make it. Thanks so much for the work you did and the information. Love it!!!
11/15/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
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Originally posted by travelnurse
I am so sorry that I missed it. Trust me after my night of saving lives last night I would have much rather been on Eden with your workshop. I did print out the recipe It looks wonderful and I will make it. Thanks so much for the work you did and ... more
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
11/15/2012
Contributor: no longer here no longer here
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Originally posted by SneakersAndPearls
If you find it very watery, you can just strain off the water. I've done it if it was really watery. It will be fine either way.

Never scoop-and-use. You DO need to put it in a blender or food processor to use it for baked goods. You ... more
Thanks! We do puree it, then usually have to strain it.
11/15/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
I forgot to add that when you go to buy pumpkins for this, if they are on the small side, you'll need two. If you aren't sure, go ahead and get two pumpkins. You can freeze any leftover puree.
11/16/2012
Contributor: no longer here no longer here
Great point! We are making pumpkin roll and pumpkin cheesecake this weekend. Then we'll make pies on Wednesday.

Thanks again! Great workshop!
11/16/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
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Originally posted by no longer here
Great point! We are making pumpkin roll and pumpkin cheesecake this weekend. Then we'll make pies on Wednesday.

Thanks again! Great workshop!
I made pumpkin roll a few weeks ago. I was forbidden to make it again because Husband is trying to lose weight and it is tasty.
11/16/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
Yesterday, I made more pumpkin puree and made the pie this morning. Has anyone else given this a try yet?
11/22/2012