Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 210 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This simple pumpkin puree is made in the slow cooker and yields about 8 cups of 'clean' pumpkin puree without any added ingredients. Use right away or freeze to use later.

Ingredients

6 pounds sugar pumpkin
2 pounds kuri pumpkin
2 pounds kabocha squash

Directions

1 Wash the outside of the pumpkins and squash, remove stems, and cut into quarters. Scrape out the seeds and stringy membranes.
2 Line the bottom of a slow cooker with the sugar pumpkin pieces, skin-side up. Layer kuri and kabocha pieces in between the other pieces.
3 Cover and cook on Low for 3 1/2 hours.
4 Remove pumpkin and squash skins and blend with an immersion blender on low speed until the pulp is smooth. Mix to combine and either use right away or allow to cool before freezing.