Pie pumpkins are smaller than carving pumpkins. They are usually about 6-8 inches each and you can get them from any pumpkin farm. They generally cost around 3 dollars each.

After buying your pumpkin take it home and give it a good wash with some plain water.

Then cut off the stem.

Next, cut the pumpkin in half with a large serrated knife (so that your less likely to injure yourself).

Scoop out the seeds with a large spoon or ice crea scooper. You can save the seeds to plant yourself or roast.

Place the pumpkin halves in a bowl filled with a couple inches of water. Cover the bowl with a lid or towel and microwave for 30 minutes. You can also cook then in the oven but it takes a little longer.

Once your pumpkin is cooked through the skin should just slide off.

Now you can puree your pumkin in a food processor untill smooth. This should take 1-2 minutes.

Drain off any freestanding water and your pumpkin puree is ready for baking!

Some pumpkin recipies you can try are:

Pumpkin cookies

Pumpkin bread

Pumpkin pie

Pumpkin custard

Pumpkin rolls