Instant Pot Pumpkin Puree is an easy way to turn a fresh sugar pumpkin into smooth homemade pumpkin puree. The Instant Pot cooks the pumpkin until tender, making it easy to scoop from the skin and blend until smooth.
Why I Love This Recipe
How to Make Instant Pot Pumpkin Puree
Prepare the Instant Pot: Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
Prepare the Pumpkin: Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds. Place the pumpkin halves on the trivet.
Pressure Cook: Close the lid and cook on High Pressure for 12 minutes. When finished, carefully do a quick release.
Make the Puree: Remove the pumpkin, scoop the flesh away from the skin, and blend until smooth.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Check the pumpkin first: If your pumpkin fits whole on the trivet with the lid closed, you can cook it whole instead of cutting it in half.
Storage
Let the pumpkin puree cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months.
Save the seeds to make my Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, then use your homemade pumpkin puree in your favorite fall recipes like Pumpkin Fluff Dip. For another easy fall pressure cooker recipe, try my Instant Pot Candied Acorn Squash.
Instant Pot Pumpkin Puree
Make smooth Instant Pot Pumpkin Puree from a fresh pumpkin with this simple pressure cooker method.
Ingredients
- 1 pumpkin, about 3–4 pounds
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
- Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the pumpkin halves on the trivet.
- Close the lid and cook on High Pressure for 12 minutes.
- Carefully do a quick release when the cooking time is complete.
- Remove the pumpkin and scoop the flesh away from the skin.
- Place the pumpkin in a bowl and blend until smooth.
Notes
If your pumpkin fits whole on the trivet with the Instant Pot lid closed, you can cook it whole instead of cutting it in half.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 17Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
