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×As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See full disclosure.Jump to RecipeIt's easy to cook a whole pumpkin in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker! Are you ready to bake all the fall pumpkin spice recipes but can't find canned pumpkin on the store shelves? Did you grow your own pie pumpkins and just want to make your own pumpkin puree? I'll show you step-by-step ... no mixer or blender needed.Y'all, this Instant Pot recipe cannot be any easier! It would even be a great "first time" Instant Pot recipe for beginners. It's literally one pumpkin and a cup of water and hands-off cooking.Any small (one to 3 pound) pumpkin can be cooked in a 6 quart Instant Pot but not all pumpkins are created equal-not all are best for cooking.A few years ago, I wrote an article for Christian Woman magazine called There's More to Pumpkin Than Pie. I explained that although all pumpkins are in the cucumber/gourd family they are not all the same.There are pie pumpkins (also called sugar pumpkins) to cook with and then there are carving pumpkins to decorate the porch (also called jack-o'-lantern pumpkins).A pie pumpkin has a smoother, less stringy texture, much lighter in color, and is sweeter than the deep orange, giant pumpkin you have probably carved or painted.Pie pumpkins will most often be sold in the produce section of a grocery store or farmers market and will be labeled pie pumpkin or sugar pumpkin.Yes, the outer shell of pumpkin seeds can be eaten although they can be a little tough even when roasted. Just think of it as extra fiber.The insides of the pumpkin seeds are called pepitas. They are chalk full of protein, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids and a slew of good-for-you nutrients. Real Simple shares 8 recipes to make with roasted pumpkin seeds.It's no secret the past couple of years has been a bit out of the ordinary for everyone. The aluminum shortage has affected the availability of canned soft drinks as well as other canned items.There shouldn't be a shortage of pumpkins grown this year. Transporting pumpkins and cans of pumpkin puree across the country may be the issue due to a lack of workers picking them, processing them and driving trucks where they need to be delivered.If you experience a shortage of canned pumpkin puree or you bought a pie pumpkin from a local market (or grew your own) and want to make your own pumpkin puree, I've got you covered! My step-by-step photos and directions make it easy-as-pie. (See what I did there?)Pumpkin Spice Dumplings (Made with Crescent Rolls)Mandarin Orange Pumpkin TreatsApple and Roasted Butternut Squash SaladPersimmon Spice Sheet Cake with Maple FrostingRoasted Purple CauliflowerPan-Seared Pork Chops and Fried Cinnamon ApplesPrint Recipefrom votesCan seeds be roasted after cooking in the instant pot? Also have you ever tried pieces of a large pumpkin? TIA!ReplyMore Popular Recipes →Hi y'all! I’m Kathleen. I share Southern shortcut recipes! I’m a food stylist, cookbook author, and former test kitchen director in Alabama. I take traditional Southern recipes you know and love (and a few new ones) and make them with shortcuts so you can enjoy them faster. Learn More…More Popular RecipesHi y'all! I’m Kathleen. I share Southern shortcut recipes! I’m a food stylist, cookbook author, and former test kitchen director in Alabama. I take traditional Southern recipes you know and love (and a few new ones) and make them with shortcuts so you can enjoy them faster.

×As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See full disclosure.Jump to RecipeIt's easy to cook a whole pumpkin in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker! Are you ready to bake all the fall pumpkin spice recipes but can't find canned pumpkin on the store shelves? Did you grow your own pie pumpkins and just want to make your own pumpkin puree? I'll show you step-by-step ... no mixer or blender needed.Y'all, this Instant Pot recipe cannot be any easier! It would even be a great "first time" Instant Pot recipe for beginners. It's literally one pumpkin and a cup of water and hands-off...

How to Cook a Whole Pumpkin in an Instant Pot (Homemade Pumpkin Puree)

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