Thoroughly rinse your sugar or pie pumpkins and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

The Gourmand Mom
Making your own pumpkin purée for pies or other pumpkin desserts is simpler than you think. Just be sure to use a pie pumpkin or sugar pumpkin. They are smaller and will produce a less watery, more flavorful result. Using this roasting method, the tender insides will scoop out with ease.
Thoroughly rinse your sugar or pie pumpkins and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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