Pumpkin Puree

Homemade pumpkin puree, like canned pumpkin, is a pain to prepare.  When the task is done, it proves to be worth the while.  The puree is fresh and delicious. 
You will need:


-Sugar pumpkin(s)
-Large knife
-Large spoon
-Blender
-Stock pot with drainer/strainer


Start by putting a large pot with a strainer on the stove, full of water.  Next cutting the pumpkin in half.  Scoop out the guts and cut the skin and rind into chunks.  BE CAREFUL! The skin is thick and hard.  Once the water is boiling, start by adding, careful not to splash yourself, the pumpkin chunks.  Boil for 35-40 minutes or until the flesh is soft but not completely mushy.  Remove from the water and peel the skin off.  put the chunks into the blender and blend until pureed.  I used two sugar pumpkins and I probably had around 7-8 cups of pumpkin.  
You can use this is any recipe that calls for canned pumpkin.  Enjoy!