Pumpkin Puree

[noteslate1]

Is that a nespresso I see in the background!

[ChefTips]

@noteslate1

Yes, my wife loves her nesspresso.... ha ha!

[shinsetsu1985]

Couldn't you just boil the pumpkin chunks in a pot?

[ChefTips]

@shinsetsu1985 Yes, you can. You might lose a bit of the flavor, but it still turns out well.

[shinsetsu1985]

@ChefTips Oh, that's great, cause I want to make a lantern out of the pumpkin, so I'll scrape the insides out with a spoon ;)

[marcussurfer]

i am making pumpkin soup mmm so good!

[ChefTips]

@marcussurfer Delicious!

[fezan84]

Man I just love seeing pumpkins come about this time of year, makes me think of the holidays and good times coming up! Thanks for the video, very informative =]

[ChefTips]

@fezan84 You're welcome! Thanks for the comment! Jason

[soccerwannabee14]

Don't you need to make sure you use sugar pumpkins?

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@soccerwannabee14 No, I've found that regular pumpkins work fine too!

[MyHappyFeet02]

thank you!



[norwegiangangsta]

Hey Chef, did you ever eat Pumpkin balls in Honey? It's awsome! It's really sweet, but with the taste from the pumpkin matches it perfect! It's a bit hard outside but inside it's like butter. I eated that in turkey ;) Thanks for the video.

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@norwegiangangsta Thanks! Haven't tried that, but it sounds delicious!

[RoseBlood77]

Did you also oil the outsides of the pumpkin? I only ask because they looked shiny/oily when you put them in the oven

[cookwithadam]

Great video! Perfect for the fall. Just started my own cooking show "cook with adam" just recently.

[Kcpatel144]

Can you make video on pumpkin pie? Mines not very good. Thanks

[ChefTips]

@Kcpatel144 Yes, great idea!

[direfranchement]

It needs to be noted that Sugar Pumpkins are preferable to the Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins used for carving. Even with sugar pumpkins, however, the flavor will not be as strong as found in canned pumpkin purée. Canned pumpkin (i.e. Libby's or organic varieties) is generally of high quality, and for most people, pumpkin is one exception to the "fresh is better rule". Much less hassle than using a raw pumpkin---the stringy fibers inside are very tedious to remove, and the roasted product is bland.

[ChefTips]

@direfranchement It's really not that difficult, and I think this beats canned pumpkin by far! Cheers, Jason

[barkingtree88]

thanks for sharing!

[ChefTips]

@barkingtree88 You're welcome!

[ChefTips]

Thank you! I agree. Fresh pumpkin is wonderful, but it can be intimidating for some. Just hoping everyone goes "fresh" this year instead of Libby's. Cheers, Jason

[JamesD567]

Pumpkins are awesome.

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@JamesD567

I agree. Thanks for the comment.

[liarsclub75]

I am glad you did this video. I don't know why anyone would buy canned pumpkin when fresh is available this time of year. The pumpkin can also be boiled to puree, but the way you did it is easier and yields a better flavor. You also cannot beat roasted pumpkin seeds for one of the most delicious and healthy snacks ever.

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@liarsclub75

Thanks for sharing!

[ryan50ryan]

Does it make a difference baking before or after you remove the skin?

I'm thinking a potato peeler before it's baked would reduce the amount of wasted pumpkin.

[Xxp3kerxX]

Pumpkin IceCream is Awesome!

[ChefTips]

@Xxp3kerxX We love it! Haven't perfected a recipe yet however....

[lNOMAK]

Looks delicious..

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@lNOMAK

It does taste good on its own. Although it is used most often as a key ingredient for other recipes.

Cheers!

[vanscoyoc]

It isn't burnt its caramelized..

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@vanscoyoc

The other half was a bit more burnt. I am just showing that you do not want to add a burnt flavor to your puree. It will ruin it for sure.

[xJasonsDaMan2]

to much work.

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@xJasonsDaMan2

Ha ha! I don't think so, but then again, I cook everyday... =]

[xJasonsDaMan2]

@ChefTips yeahh i don't think i'll have the patience for it but i'll try it out, thanks anyways.

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@xJasonsDaMan2

Once you make the puree you can freeze it for up to 6 months. That way, whenever you ever get the urge to make a pumpkin based recipe, you have fresh pumpkin ready to go!

[cesarbattistinim]

A halloween special!

@goGradygo: Yes they add loads of food coloring because they want to achieve the color of the skin.

[goGradygo]

Serious question: Is there a lot of food coloring in pumpkin puree from the store? Why is that stuff a deep orange, while yours is yellow? Do they add brown sugar?

[peterahjorter]

I have never tasted pumpkin.........

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@peterahjorter

It is soooo good in so many recipes. Try making this, and then try my next recipe that use this puree.

Cheers!

[TheVittleVlog]

Thanks Chef!!

[ChefTips]

@TheVittleVlog You're welcome!

[PlatypusGuitar]

I prefer to smash pumpkins on the ground but this is a very good idea too ;)

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@PlatypusGuitar

Smashing Pumpkins was on of my favorite bands.... ;)

[iheartigloos]

this is sooo cool!! thanks for posting

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@iheartigloos

Thanks for the comment!

[ChryI]

Man I love these vids :D

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@ChryI

Thank you!

[Hermyoni33]

Wow that seems super simple might need to tri it.

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@Hermyoni33

It is really easy to do and beats using the canned pumpkin for recipes.

[wonderingcreature]

Is it a sugar pumpkin that you bought or a regular pumpkin?



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@wonderingcreature

Good question. I believe this was a sugar pumpkin.

[Deadite32]

Wow, I can't wait to see what kind of good stuff you make with this!!! :D

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@Deadite32

We are making a new video this weekend using the puree! Stay tubed!

[lovelylouro]

Ur the bomb! =-P Thanks.

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@lovelylouro

Wow! Thank you! =]

[locogreen915]

like Chef John, ur videos are soothing background noise

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@locogreen915

Thank you!

[robik25]

Yes,new video!

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@robik25

Thanks. Will be making a new one this weekend too!

[ando1135]

last time i did it, used the pumpkin we grew outside, but it was pretty watery. even after i strained with cheese cloth. needless to say my pumpkin spiced cake was dense... :(

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@ando1135

I wonder if it had to do the type of pumpkin you grew?

[benjamin656564]

who poured the leaves on you XD?

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@benjamin656564

Ha ha! My daughter...

[NapaValleyEstates]

thanks for the tip

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@NapaValleyEstates

You are welcome.  Thanks for the comment!

[NapaValleyEstates]

@ChefTips Thank you! ;)

[ricardorochaharo]

3rd. :D I bought your app. :)

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@ricardorochaharo

I really appreciate that ricardorochacharo!

Cheers!

[seth00011]

SECOND

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@seth00011

Ha ha!

[francocrs]

first and yay a video!

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@francocrs

Yay. We'll be working on a new videos this weekend.

Cheers!