Preserving Pumpkin

Pumpkins originated in north america and were used by native americans as an essential part of their diets.
Preserving pumpkin. How to preserve pumpkin puree how to store pumpkins summer is almost over and it is to time pick the autumn harvest and start preparing our healthy winter preserves. Remove pulp from rind and mash. If you will not be carving your pumpkin preserving is a snap with this easy two part process. Wash cut into cooking size sections and remove seeds.
Start by wiping your pumpkin down with a light solution of bleach and water. This time of year you are probably starting to see pumpkins everywhere. So today s focus will be on this awesome yummy orange fruit which is not only delicious but also extremely healthy and diet. Follow these quick and easy steps to preserve your pumpkin with a bleach solution.
Cook until soft in boiling water in steam in a pressure cooker or in an oven. And certainly there is no fall without pumpkins. Pumpkin freezes very well. They would roast large strips of pumpkin over a campfire and bake boil dry or roast the inner pulp before consuming.
Blend with a hand blender or a food processor. Bake at 350 degrees until fork tender. I cut the pumpkins squash in half and scoop out all the seeds. Preserving pumpkin at home means that much anticipated season can last just a bit longer.
1 teaspoon per gallon of water works perfectly to create an effective mix. The issue isn t merely aesthetic. After i have blended the pumpkin i spoon it in freezer boxes to freeze. Cool until they are easy to handle.
Select full colored mature pumpkin with fine texture not stringy or dry. Scoop out all the flesh. Preserving natural uncarved pumpkins. Freezing pumpkins freezing is the easiest way to preserve pumpkin and it yields the best quality product.
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