Why make Seminole pumpkin baby food? Well, the first time I tried was because my counters were full of pumpkins. My vines had produced abundantly, and I had to pick several prior to a hard freeze. However, grump baby was happy about this, as Seminole pumpkin puree is her absolute favorite vegetable. Perhaps your baby will love it too! This recipe is simple and these frozen puree cubes store well.
Recipe: Seminole Pumpkin Baby Food
Prep & Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
approximately 30 one-ounce servings
Ingredients:
3 Seminole Pumpkins (or other small, sweet pumpkins)
Filtered Water, as needed
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Step 2: Wipe clean the outside of the pumpkins to avoid internal contamination when cutting. Slice pumpkins in half and remove seeds. You may save the seeds to plant next season, if you wish. Simply place on paper towels to try, then store.
Step 3: Slice pumpkins into smaller pieces (see picture below) and place in a baking dish. Add half of an inch of filtered water.
Step 4: Cook pumpkins for one hour, or until soft.
Step 5: Allow pumpkins to cool slightly. Remove skins and place cooked pumpkin in blender. Add water from the baking dish as needed for proper blending.
Step 6: Pumpkin can be served immediately, or can be poured into ice cube trays and frozen for later consumption. I highly recommend square silicone trays (see below) for ease of use and size of cubes.
Step 7: Once frozen, remove cubes from tray and store in a freezer-safe container or plastic storage bag. For ease of serving to your baby, I recommend thawing the cube(s) you want to use in the refrigerator one 8-12 hours prior.
Step 8: Feed your baby and enjoy the smiles!
Want to Buy our Produce?
We’ve moved! If you’re looking for our fresh produce, you can find us at the Orange City, IA farmer’s market this summer (2023). We plan to have fresh vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, and herbs available this season. We’ll also be selling extra produce at our road market stand in Alton. Feel free to reach out if you’re looking for anything in particular! We can be reached at [email protected].
Interested in learning about other heat-tolerant vegetables you can easily grow in Florida? Click here.
Want to eat Seminole pumpkins yourself? I highly recommend delicious pumpkin soup.
