If you used pumpkins for decorating on Halloween (and never got around to carving them, like me), you can turn them into tasty pumpkin treats! I tried this last year for the first time and it was very easy, although a bit time-consuming. Still I thought it was a great activity for the kids, and this year I'm having my Girl Scout Troop over to work on their pumpkins!
Here are the general directions, from SouthernFood.com.
To Steam: Halve the pumpkin; remove seeds, pulp, and stringy portion. Cut into small pieces and peel. Place in a steamer or metal colander which will fit in a covered pot. Put over boiling water, cover, and steam for about 50 minutes, or until tender. Mash, purée in a blender or food processor, or put through a food mill. Use in any recipe calling for pumpkin purée.
After the pulp was processed, I poured it into ziploc containers and placed it in the freezer. Then it was ready for me to use in soups and baked goods. There just might be an upcoming Holiday where you'd want to bake a pumpkin pie?
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