preparing for the feast, part 1

Have you ever had fresh pumpkin pie?

It is quite easy.
I learned how
during what I call my
*Little House on the Prairie* days
and the taste is really uncomparable!


Quarter the pumpkins

throw them in a roasting pan,

(seeds and all)

Add 1 cup water to pan, cover tightly.

(with a lid or foil)

Bake 350 for about an hour, until tender with a fork.

Scoop out seeds

peel skins

and process until smooth and creamy.


There you have it~

ready to go!

We use *pie* pumpkins

they are sweeter and not as stringy as *jack o'lantern* types

We also do up quite a bit and freeze what we don't use for Thanksgiving

for more pies, muffins, and cake.

Tasty and easy!