Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Chop off the top of the pumpkin then cut the pumpkin in half. Scrap out all the seeds and set aside. Cut pumpkin into small, uniform sized pieces and arrange in a single layer skin side up on a baking sheet. Bake in oven until soft, about 45-55 minutes.

Once pumpkin pieces are cool enough to touch, peel skin off with your fingers or a flat knife. Place in a food processor or good blender and blend until smooth.

Use immediately or freeze for future cooking :-).

<br>I suggest freezing in 1-cup increments.