Start with a "pie pumpkin" about the size of a cantaloupe and wash outside.
Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out all in the "innards." I suggest using a serrated knife and the sawing motion to get it open, then using an ice cream scoop to scrape out the inside.
Next, cut it into chunks and place into a steamer or stove top steamer for 45-50 minutes or until nice and tender. There's other ways to do this like baking in the oven, but I chose to do the steamer method.
Finally, scrape the tender meat of the pumpkin off of the rind, and puree in a food processor or blender until smooth!
Nana's pumpkin bread recipe:
- 2 2/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups pumpkin
- 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup nuts (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves together in small bowl. Set aside.
- Blend sugar and oil together in large bowl until well blended
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Add pumpkin and blend well.
- Mix in flour mixture and water, alternating.
- Bake in 2 greased loaf pans at 350 degrees until toothpick comes out clean in the center. About 55 minutes.
Thank you Nana!
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