How to roast a pumpkin

I have to do something with all these pumpkin I grew this year. I have about 15 in my basement waiting on Halloween!

1. Pick a firm pumpkin that is 3-5 pounds.

2. Wash it in warm water.

3. Cut it in half .

4. Scoop out the seeds and strings using a metal spoon or scoop.

5. Place halves, hollow side down, in a baking dish with 1/4 inch of water in the bottom.

6. Bake uncovered at 375 for about an 30 minutes to 1 hour. It is done when a knife will slide into it like butter.

7. Cool

8 Scape the pumpkin from the shell and discard shell.

It is ready to use in your recipes calling for pumpkin.

Notes-

Place in freezer bags or containers and freeze for up to 1 year.

When you want to use the pumpkin, defrost it in the fridge for 24 hour before use.

It will keep in the fridge in a zipper bag for up to 5 days.