STEAMED PUMPKIN FOR PUMPKIN PIE

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This recipe gives a moist, but not watery, pumpkin mash for pie filling. I used this for "Vanderbilt's Rich Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie", and the results were excellent. Everyone commented it was the best pumpkin pie they'd ever had!

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 2 pies

Number Of Ingredients 2

8 lbs fresh pumpkin
2 cups water to steam the pumpkin

Steps:

  • Cut the pumpkin into manageable pieces, then cut off the rind.
  • Cut the pumpkin flesh into pieces that are the same size.
  • Remove all seeds and stringy bits.
  • Steam the pumpkin pieces over water for about 20 minutes.
  • It doesn't take long until it mashes up under the pressure of a fork.
  • Empty the pumpkin pieces into a colander, and toss the pumpkin as you would when you drain pasta.
  • Prepare to toss and drain this pumpkin from time to time, for about a day and a half. There seems to be a lot of water that continues to seep out. (Additionally, you could put the pumpkin into a dish towel, and squeeze it, if you are not sure you have got as much water out as possible.).
  • At a certain point, not much water comes out.
  • You can reheat the very mushy amount (which yields only about 3 cups!), and add your pumpkin pie spices (clove, cinnamon, allspice, ginger). The spices will be more intense if you blend it all when the pumpkin mash is warm.

Nhlonipho Silo
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This is the best recipe for steamed pumpkin that I've ever tried. The pumpkin is cooked perfectly and the pie turns out delicious.


Raju Don
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The pumpkin is always cooked evenly and the pie has a perfect texture.


Md parves Khan
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves pumpkin pie. The pumpkin is cooked to perfection and the pie has a wonderful flavor.


Mohammad Shakeel
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I'm so impressed with this recipe! The pumpkin was cooked perfectly and the pie turned out amazing.


Sibusiso Motshabi
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This recipe is a game-changer! I've always struggled to cook pumpkin for pumpkin pie, but this recipe makes it so easy.


Fakhar Baloch
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I've tried several different recipes for steamed pumpkin and this one is by far the best. The pumpkin is cooked perfectly and the pie turns out delicious.


Xander Va zyl
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pumpkin turned out great. I will definitely be using it again next time I make pumpkin pie.


Sahar Buio
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good way to cook pumpkin for pumpkin pie and this one is perfect.


Aziz Sultan
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I used to hate making pumpkin pie because it was always such a hassle to cook the pumpkin. But this recipe makes it so easy and the pie always turns out delicious.


Bryan German
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The pumpkin is always cooked evenly and the pie has a perfect texture.


Kathleen Boe
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This was a great recipe! The pumpkin was cooked perfectly and the pie turned out delicious.