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RAW PUMPKIN PUREE RECIPE

By on October 15, 2022

By The Rawtarian

This pumpkin puree is useful to have in the fridge around the holidays. I’ve used it to create raw pumpkin crumble and raw pumpkin fudge, just to name a few of the raw recipes that I’ve whipped up with this pumpkin puree. A blender is required.

PREP TIME
10 min

TOTAL TIME
10 min

SHELF LIFE
3 days in fridge

SERVINGS
4 servings

YIELD
Yields 2 cups of pumpkin puree

EQUIPMENT
VitaMix Blender

Found in: Raw Sweet Sauces, Dips and Icings, Raw Puddings and Ice Cream, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups pumpkin (chopped)
  • 1 cup dates
  • 1/4 cup water
    ~ USE METRIC / 4 SERVINGS

Recipe Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend until pureed!
  3. Use your pumpkin puree immediately or store in fridge in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days.

The Rawtarian’s Thoughts

This pumpkin puree is useful to have in the fridge around the holidays. I’ve used it to create raw pumpkin crumble and raw pumpkin fudge, just to name a few of the raw recipes that I’ve whipped up with this pumpkin puree.

An important note about selecting your pumpkin. Do not use the large pumpkins that are sold at grocery stores for carving. Instead, use a “sugar pumpkin” or a “pie pumpkin,” which are generally sold (during autumn) at your local grocery store in the produce section for baking. “Pie” or “sugar” pumpkins are much smaller, sweeter, softer and less fibrous since they are grown for cooking/flavor as opposed to grown for size. If you’re not sure, just ask someone working in the produce department at your local grocery store for a pumpkin that is sold to be eaten!

To prep the pumpin, I chopped the pumpkin in half, scraped out the seeds and chopped it into small pieces. I did not bother to peel it, I just blended the pieces of pumpkin peel and all.

Also, you will need a high-speed blender to adequately blend this recipe since the pumpkin can be tough.

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rawtarian_avatarLaura-Jane is The Rawtarian, a passionate raw vegan. What is a “raw vegan?” A raw vegan is someone who eats only raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds–none of which are ever heated above 105F (40.6 Celsius). That’s it. Raw vegan recipes include cookies, brownies, cakes, crackers, macaroni and cheese, cheesecake, and more. All made from fruit, vegetables, seeds, and nuts. No bread products, no dairy products, just raw, natural ingredients! There is a whole movement of “raw vegans” (or “raw fooders”) who invent and share creative raw food recipes. Raw vegans prepare recipes using blenders and food processors instead of ovens and microwaves! ”Like” The Rawtarian on Facebook, and visit her for more great recipe ideas at therawtarian.com

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