Have you ever made a pumpkin pie from scratch?

15 years ago

I did years ago but can't remember how.

I have three pumpkins left over that I'd like to cook.

My thought is that you peel, chunk and cook in water like you would potatoes. Then mash and go about the rest like you would if you opened a can of pumpkin.

Does that sound right?

Also the pumpkins are sitting on my covered porch.

We've had a lot of freezing weather. I'm wondering if they are okay to use.

patti

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bigfoot_liz
15 years ago
my DH uses Seminole or Sugar pumpkins and bakes them on a jelly roll pan them till they are very soft. he is a pumpkin fanatic, i am not lol ~ liz
sue_va
15 years ago
Patti, I don't know about the freezing, but my DD makes pumpkin pies from fresh pumpkins every year, using the ones bought for decoration for Halloween. She does like you said. They are always good.

Also if she has a lot she freezes it after it is cooked.

Sue
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nicole__
15 years ago
Just like you said. I boil the pumpkin, mash and it's good. If it freezes, then the flesh isn't firm,the flavor changes and the texture is mush. I throw out veggies that freeze.
kacram
15 years ago
Yes, I have. But I BAKED the pumpkins. I think it retains
a little more flavor than boiling them.
Don't know if your pumpkins are still good. I know ours
were yucky a week after halloween!
dances_in_garden
15 years ago
If they are uncarved and do not have soft squishy spots, mould, nor mildew, they should be fine to eat.

You could cut the pumpkins in half and seed, then cut into wedges (like you would squash) and roast until soft. Scoop the flesh from the skins, then PUREE it. Strain the puree before using.

I am sorry, the mere thought of a pumpkin string in that custard pie makes me want to hurl.

Dances - whose dancing bunny is at home and whose well-meaning grandmother would make pies with stringy jack-o-lanterns.....like eating a pumpkin hairball if you ask me.
glenda_al
15 years ago
I did once!
pattico_gw
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks...

These pumpkins were not carved and are solid. So I'm guessing they will be okay.

I'll give them a try.

The one and only time I tried this I nearly cut my middle finger off cutting and peeling the pumpkin... I plan to be a little more careful this time...

And Dances...LOL...I love your humor...No pumpkin hairballs for me...

You are so much like my middle daughter.

patti
darrah
15 years ago
Cut the pumpkin in manageable wedges and boil until tender. Drain in a colander until able to handle. Then peel them - much easier then peeling them when in the raw state.
liljunkr
15 years ago
Best pumpkin taste and less hazardous to fingers. Baking the pumpkin.

Cut in half, no peeling necessary seed and de-string before cooking. Place on baking sheet cut side down bake 350 degree about 25-30 min. till soft. Scrape flesh from skin, mash whip or puree (desired lumpiness is a personal preference). Follow any recipe to add ingredients for pie you prefer. I always bake the pie with a pan of water in the oven to keep the top from getting to dry and splitting.

LIL
kacram
15 years ago
it is very easy just to scrape it out of the
peeling after they are baked. no reason to cut the
skin off beforehand.
User
15 years ago
I have the recipe on Our Recipes. I think its a step by step one too.

When in doubt or need a recipe go there.
dollydolots
15 years ago
I have made all my pies from scratch.
I guess the old method is ingrained
in my brain and everything is made
from scratch
Dolly
carol_in_california
15 years ago
I made a pumpkin pie from scratch when DD was in third grade........I cut the pumpkin into chunks and baked it.
You may need to let the baked pulp/puree drain through a colander to get rid of excess water.
My DD is now 44 and still thinks me making a pumpkin pie using a whole pumpkin is the coolest thing ever.
Now I use Kabocha squash aka Japanese pumpkin and like the flavor much better.
Let us know how it turns out.
User
15 years ago
I have an awesome recipe for home made pumpkin pie. My pumpkin is from the pumpkin we buy for halloween. I never ever used canned stuff.

I made 2 from one recipe of pumpkin pie filling just 2 weeks ago. It's the first time though, that I ever used a Tenderflake Pie crust that I bought in the freezer section. I have always made the crust (I use the Crisco recipe for that). I've been told that I make the best pie, although i wouldn't know myself, as I hate pumpkin pie. I make it for the husband and kids. I thought i raised my kids better. LOL

Have you ever made a pumpkin pie from scratch?

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