How to Cut a Pumpkin for a Pie
A store-bought pumpkin pie doesn't quite have the fresh, appealing taste of a homemade version. Skip the canned puree and use fresh puree from a pumpkin for an even more distinct difference in taste. Cooking the pumpkin to make the puree for your pie requires cutting the pumpkin first. After the pumpkin is appropriately cut, you can cook it in the microwave or oven and scoop out the fresh flesh to add to your pie recipe. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Wash the outside of the pumpkin under cool running water.
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Wipe the pumpkin dry with a clean towel.
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Insert the serrated knife into the pumpkin just underneath the stem. Use a sawing motion to cut off the stem.
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Insert the knife into the bottom of the pumpkin and use a sawing motion to cut off the bottom.
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Insert the knife into one end of the pumpkin.
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Cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise using a sawing motion.
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Tips & Warnings
Remove the seeds before cooking.
After cooked, scoop out the pumpkin with a spoon to use in your pie recipe.
Do not use a smooth knife to cut the pumpkin as it may slip and cut you.
References
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