Pumpkin Puree

So most of us live in Italy and that means we don't have all the great conveniences of canned items like in America. So here is how I make pumpkin puree for bread, pies, etc. It also freezes well so I make a bunch at one time.

Cut the rind off your pumpkin and cube it. I use a pressure cooker because it is significantly faster. I pressure cook the pumpkin with about 1/4 c water or a tad less for around 10 ish mins. once it reaches full pressure. Then transfer the pumpkin to a food process and process til smooth. Place the puree in a sieve and let drain for about an hour to get out the water. Now it's ready to cook with or freeze.It's a bit of a process so I suggest doing a bunch at one time.