How to Roast Sugar Pumpkin to Make Fresh Pumpkin Puree

• Choose a small 2-3 pound sugar pumpkin(s)
• Slice stem off before slcing in half so you don't have to slice through the stem. Cut pumpkin in half.
• With a sharp-edged spoon, scoop out the seeds and guts.

• Brush inside with oil  and place face down on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. I roasted three sugar pumpkins since they are so tiny and could all fit on my pan.
• Preheat oven and roast pumpkins at 350F for about 45-50 minutes. The exact time will vary depending on the size of the pumpkin(s)so you may need more time. The skin will be slightly darker and you should be able to poke a fork quite easily through.
• Let the pumpkin cool for 10 minutes before handling. Grab a large spoon and peel away the very thin skin. It comes off almost effortlessly. At this point, you can use the flesh in all kinds of dishes.