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Canning Pumpkin?

October 7, 2010

Canning PumpkinIs there a safe way to pressure can pumpkin at home?

By viv from Cody, WY

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Yes, but you can it in chunks, not pureed. Pressure it at the right pressure for your altitude. 90 minutes for quarts, 55 minutes for pints.

 

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For canning pumpkin at home safetl, go to this link: www.uga.edu/.../pumpkins.html
Canning pumpkin butter or mashed or pureed pumpkin is not recommended.

Home canning is not recommended for pumpkin butter or any mashed or pureed pumpkin or winter squash. In 1989, the USDA's Extension Service published the Complete Guide to Home Canning that remains the basis of Extension recommendations today, found in the September 1994 revision.

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The only directions for canning pumpkin and winter squash are for cubed pulp. In fact, the directions for preparing the product include the statement, "Caution: Do not mash or puree." More information can be found here: www.uga.edu/.../pumpkin_butter.html

Directions are given for canning cubed pumpkin; it would really to your advantage to check the info out at the site above.

 
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November 19, 2010

How do I cook a pumpkin from scratch so I can do them down (can or bottle) for future use in pies, etc.?

By Kathie Thompson

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November 22, 20100 found this helpful

I have always been told not to can pumpkin at home. I do freeze it though. I just cook it up as if I was going to make a pie or bread and then measure it out into a bag.

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I then write the date, contents, and what it is intended for (ie: pie, dog treats, etc.).

 

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November 22, 20100 found this helpful

Years ago when the children were small (1980's) and after Holloween we would take their carved pumpkin, cut the rind off of it and cook down the meat of the pumkin. From there I would fill my quart jars and process them in a water bath canner for 50 minutes. It was wonderful to use my fresh canned pumkin for breads, muffins or pies with the canned pumpkin throughout the year. Hope this helps you and good luck!

 
November 23, 20100 found this helpful

Bake the Pumpkin
1. Cut the top off the pumpkin.
2. Scoop out the inside
3. Separate the seeds from the pulp (if you want to roast the seeds)
4. Wrap the pumpkin in foil

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5. Place in a pan (I added a little water)
6. Cook 1 hour at 375 degrees (or until it is fork tender)
7. Cool and cut outside skin away from pulp. Or use a spoon to scoop it out.
8. Blend pumpkin in an electric blender, food processor, mixer or hand cranked food mill
9. Store in refrigerator if you are going to use it right away or freeze in recipe size containers.

To Roast the Seeds
1. Wash the seeds and let them dry.
2. Put the seeds on a cookie sheet
3 Sprinkle with oil
4. Roast at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until they start to get tan to brown (not burnt)
5. Add salt before roasting if you wish. I added sea salt.

 
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November 2, 2012

Can you water bath pumpkin instead of pressure cooking?

By Joleen

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