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Farm Kitchen:  How to cook with real Pumkin  |
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SusieK
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
Texas
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 Posted - Oct 07 2010 : 08:09:52 AM
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I was wonder if someone could tell me how to use a real pumkin for making something. How do I process getting the pumkin out and cooking with it?
Be Safe & Be Blessed |
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2010 : 08:45:45 AM
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I usually cut it in half-scoop out the seeds-then I microwave it til soft-3-4 minutes at a time so it does not burn-then I scoop out the pulp & mix with a mixer or you could run it through a food processer-this gives you fresh pumpkin pulp with no spices, preservatives, sugar etc. I hope this helps.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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neeter302
True Blue Farmgirl
257 Posts
Anita
Hanover
Indiana
USA
257 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2010 : 5:17:03 PM
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| Annika just posted a website called oldfashionedliving.com that has some fresh pumpkin suggestions, check it out, lots of neat recipes! |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
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Posted - Oct 10 2010 : 2:10:01 PM
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My apologies if what is offered on the websites is a repeat of this, but I did three pumpkins yesterday. I just wash them up, cut them into big pieces, trim off the inside pith/seeds and bake on a cookie sheet. Just watch them, as the water that comes out can overflow the cookie sheet (you should see my nice cleaned oven today...sheesh!). Anyway, when they are done, I scrape the cooked pulp from the rind into a cheesecloth-lined strainer and let the water drain off...you will be surprised at how much water comes out of it. I then puree and use just like you would canned. I usually freeze in 2 cup bags, it freezes like a dream. I even bake it into yeast breads...just substitute pumpkin puree for half of the liquid in your recipe. Ta dah!!
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Rejena
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Rejena
WY
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2010 : 6:47:27 PM
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Thanks for this post! I have 5 pumpkins ready to process so I can have my own pumpkin and now I know just how to do it!
MJ FARM ROCKS!
Rejena
www.violetacresfarm.com
"Kid Run Boer Goat Farm" |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Oct 10 2010 : 6:59:01 PM
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i found a bag of pumpkin in my freezer this morning -added spices and made myself a yummo pancake breakfast!
(learning to cook for one!!!!)
Farmgirl # 2139
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
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neeter302
True Blue Farmgirl
257 Posts
Anita
Hanover
Indiana
USA
257 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2010 : 1:18:15 PM
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| I hope this isn't a silly question. I've never used fresh pumpkin other than decorating and roasting the seeds, how do you know when a pumpkin is "ripe" or ready for cooking? |
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debbies journey
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
debbie
anchorage
ak
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2010 : 4:25:12 PM
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Thanks Diane
I bought a pie pumpkin today and was wondering if it could be frozen.
I don't know where it was posted about a pumpkin shortage, but at
the store today there was two different brands of canned pumpkin, and fresh pie pumpkins.
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pinkwitchy~farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Beverly
Lee's Summit
MO
USA
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Posted - Oct 13 2010 : 4:36:58 PM
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Roxy7, thanks for posting the link...it looks & sounds WONDERFUL! Will definitely have to give it a try :)
Farmgirl Sister 1575* * * It is often the bend in the road that makes life worth the drive * * * |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
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Posted - Oct 13 2010 : 8:33:54 PM
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| Beverly its yummy. I dont think the candy usually has spices, but I bet it would be yummy. I might make some and then dice it up and put it in cookies. It would be yummy! |
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How to cook with real Pumkin
