Making Pumpkin Preserve

I have ate the most wonderful pumpkin preserves (in chunks about 1-2 inches). I have bought very small jars from Armenia and Russian stores in the US and the preserves were very expensive, but delicious. Here is my problem. I do not need a recipe as I have made good preserves of many fruits, whole and chunks, for over 35 years. My problem with the pumpkin is should I take off the skin by peeling it and then cutting it, or, should I first cut it, clean the insides, quick boil it for a few minutes, then peel it and then continue on to preserve it? It's a long process either way, but our hearts want it, so Mama gonna make it. HELP

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Best Answer

This site recommends washing, slicing in half, removing seeds, slicing into 1 inch slices, peeling the skin, then chunking, and giving each chunk a brief boil for 2 minutes. Then going on to pressure can the product. It cannot be safely preserved with out pressure.

http://nchfp.uga.edu/tips/fall/pumpkins.html

And I hope you save the seeds and roast them! One of my favorite fall treats.

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How do you preserve a pumpkin at home?

Pumpkin can be frozen or canned, Freezing is the easiest method to preserve pumpkin and will result in a quality product later on. Thoroughly wash the pumpkin, prick with a knife or fork in several places. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (until tender).

How do you preserve a pumpkin for the winter?

Freezing is the only safe method for preserving pumpkin and squash purees, butters and preserves.

Select full-colored, firm and undamaged produce.

Wash, cut into cooking-size sections and remove seeds.

Cook until soft in boiling water, in steam, in a pressure cooker or in an oven.

How do you preserve pumpkin chunks?

Freezing Pumpkins Cook until soft in boiling water, in steam, in a pressure cooker, or in an oven. Remove pulp from rind and mash. To cool, place pan containing pumpkin in cold water and stir occasionally (So Easy to Preserve, 2006). Pack into rigid containers leaving headspace, and freeze.

How do you make pumpkin jam?

Combine pumpkin puree, orange juices, spices, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over high heat until the mixture begins to boil. Continue to cook while stirring constantly for 10 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to sterile glass jars, seal and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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