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Home » Crock Pot Recipes » Homemade Crock Pot Pumpkin Puree

Homemade Crock Pot Pumpkin Puree

Published: Dec 2, 2016 · Modified: Oct 8, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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How to make homemade pumpkin puree in a slow cooker.

If you are having trouble finding canned pumpkin for all your favorite pumpkin recipes I'm going to show you how easy it is to make at home.

A white bowl filled with homemade pumpkin puree.

You can find these small sugar pumpkins or pie pumpkins at most grocery stores or farmers markets in the fall.

pumpkin pie pumpkin cooked in a crock pot via flouronmyface.com

You can take those little pie pumpkins and turn them into some homemade pumpkin puree?

You can make your own homemade Pumpkin Puree in a crock pot with very little work.

Homemade Pumpkin Puree crock pot slow cooker recipe via flouronmyface.com

Then when you feel like having a Pumpkin Latte or a thick and creamy Pumpkin Smoothie you will already have some fresh and delicious homemade pumpkin puree on hand.

Keep an eye out for a couple of upcoming pumpkin recipes using this crock pot pumpkin puree.

Vertical image of a bowl of pumpkin puree with a crock pot in the background.
Easy Pumpkin Puree made in a crock pot

How to make Crock Pot Pumpkin Puree

All you need to make homemade pumpkin puree is a small baking pumpkin, water and a tiny bit of ground cinnamon.

  • 1 small pumpkin (about 3 lbs.), washed, stem removed and seeds scraped out
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

  1. Wash the pumpkin well. Cut the top off and scoop out the seeds.
  2. Add the water and cinnamon to the crock pot.
  3. Place the whole pumpkin into the crock pot, cutting it in half if you need to so it will fit.
  4. Cook for 4-6 hours or until the meat of the pumpkin is fork tender.
  5. Turn crock pot off and allow to cool completely.
  6. Remove the pumpkin from the crock pot and place in a bowl.
  7. Scoop the soft pumpkin flesh from the skin and store in a bowl or mason jar in the refrigerator.
  8. Makes 2 ½ to 3 cups of pumpkin puree.
A overhead image of a bowl filled with pumpkin puree.

Recipe FAQS

What's the difference between pie pumpkins and regular pumpkins?

Pie pumpkins are a variety of pumpkin that has a thick bright orange flesh packed full of flavor that are grown specifically for flavor. While carving pumpkins are grown specifically to be carved. The flesh of a carving pumpkin is usually a pale orange and does not have much flavor.

How do you tell if it's a sugar pumpkin?

Look for small firm pumpkins. Sugar pumpkins will be very heavy for the size. They may be labeled sugar pumpkins, pie pumpkins or baking pumpkins.

Pumpkin puree recipes

Now that you have plenty of homemade pumpkin puree on hand below you will find a few pumpkin recipes to make.

  • A quart jar filled with pumpkin puree made using an Instant Pot.
    How To Make Instant Pot Pumpkin Puree
  • A slice of Pumpkin Pie topped with whipped cream on a dessert plate. on a pl
    Amazing Pumpkin Pie Recipe
  • A thick and creamy pumpkin smoothie in a tall glass with a straw.
    Creamy Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe
  • White soup crock filled with Pumpkin Black Bean Chili.
    Crock Pot Pumpkin Black Bean Chili
How to make Pumpkin Puree in the crock pot slow cooker-Crock Pot Pumpkin Puree via flouronmyface.com

Print the Crock Pot Pumpkin Puree Recipe below

Two glass jars filled with homemade pumpkin puree.

Crock Pot Pumpkin Puree

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
How to make homemade pumpkin puree in a slow cooker. You can make delicious pureed pumpkin for all of your favorite pumpkin recipes at home in your crock pot.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2.5 cups
Calories 143 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 small pumpkin (about 3 lbs, washed, stem removed and seeds scraped out)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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Instructions 

  • Wash the out side of the pumpkin well. Cut the top off and scoop out the seeds.
  • Add the water and cinnamon to the crock pot.
  • Place the whole pumpkin into the crock pot, cutting it in half if you need to so it will fit.
  • Cook for 4-6 hours or until the meat of the pumpkin is fork tender.
  • Turn crock pot off and allow to cool completely.
  • Remove the pumpkin from the crock pot and place in a bowl.
  • Scoop the soft pumpkin flesh from the skin and store in a bowl or mason jar in the refrigerator.
  • Makes 2 ½ to 3 cups of pumpkin puree.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 1853mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 46313IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 4mg
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