How to Roast a Pumpkin

HOW TO ROAST A PUMPKIN

How to roast a pumpkin.

I start with a small sweet Sugar Pumpkin (also known as a Pie Pumpkin).

The pulp or flesh of a Sugar Pumpkin is meatier and less grainy or 

stringy than a large pumpkin.  I kick start the cooking process, by microwaving the pumpkins.  

This method will allow slicing the pumpkins, more easily. 

Simply place in microwave whole, lining with parchment paper or microwavable

safe dish.  Cook on high heat for approx. 10 mins.  

Slice pumpkins in half and place on a lined baking sheet inside facing up.  Scrap out the insides.

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Flip pumpkin halves

upside down, allowing oil to coat the bottom of the baking sheet.

 Note:  If using pumpkin for sweet dishes such as pie, omit pepper.

Bake for 45 mins to 1 hour at 350 degrees.  Pumpkin will be golden brown

and ready to eat.  Peel skin off, cube, and store in a well-sealed container.

Pumpkin can also be frozen, until ready to use.