Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Ingredients

• 11 sugar/pie pumpkin (2-3 lbs)
• 21 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
• 31/4 tsp sea salt (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp.

2. 2

   Drizzle the pumpkin halves with olive oil and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Roast in a preheated oven until the pumpkin is tender and easily pierced with a fork.

4. 4

   Let the pumpkin cool, then scoop out the flesh and puree or mash until smooth.

5. 5

   Use the pumpkin puree in your favorite pie recipe or other dishes.