How to Keep Pumpkin Puree in the Fridge

Pumpkin puree is great in sweet treats, but it can be used in savory dishes too.

Pumpkin puree is a store-bought holiday staple. You cannot have pumpkin pie or pumpkin soup without it. If you prefer, making your own pumpkin puree is a simple process that you can do a few days in advance of your holiday get together. Whether you make it or buy it, you'll want to keep it fresh and easily accessible in your fridge. Does this Spark an idea?

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Instructions

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  Place your pumpkin puree into plastic zip top bags. If you are using store-bought canned pumpkin, remove the puree from the aluminum can that it is packaged in. Leaving it in the can once opened can alter the flavor. If you will be saving the puree for more than 1 month, portion it into 1-cup amounts in each bag.
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  Fold the bag gently around the puree to remove air before you seal the bag. Write the date onto the bag, marking the day it was made.
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  Refrigerate your puree for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 1 year. If freezing, thaw only the amount needed for your recipe.