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    How to Make Butternut Squash Puree

    By Julia | Updated: Oct 22, 2021 | Published: Oct 07, 2013 | 47 Comments

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    How to make butternut squash puree - tips and instructions. Roast butternut squash in the oven.  Then use a grater, potato masher, or food processor to make the homemade puree.

    How to make Butternut Squash puree

     

    Roasted Butternut Squash Puree

    Butternut squash is an amazing vegetable that can be used in many recipes. It's so versatile. You can make soups, such as black bean butternut squash soup. You can also make butternut squash lasagna, butternut squash casserole, and even butternut squash tortellini.

    How to Peel Butternut Squash

    My trick for peeling butternut squash is to peel it AFTER roasting it in the oven. After you roast the whole butternut squash, it is very soft and peeling becomes a breeze.   If you want to make butternut squash puree out of a whole squash, peel it after roasting it in the oven.

    peeling butternut squash with the knife

    How to Make Butternut Squash Puree

    Here is a quick tutorial on how to roast the whole butternut squash in the oven. As you can guess, it's not a very complicated tutorial.   You can also use the same process to make pumpkin puree.

    1) First, roast the butternut squash in the oven to soften it. You don't need to peel it. Peel the butternut squash after it's cooked and soft. Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit.

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    2) Cut the whole squash in 2 halves, scrape out the seeds and the fiber out of each half.

    Butternut squash recipe
    Butternut squash recipe

    3) Brush the baking sheet with vegetable oil.   Place the 2 halves of the whole butternut squash on the baking sheet cut side down.

    Butternut squash recipe

    4) Roast the squash for about 30 minutes in the preheated oven at 400 F.    Remove it from the oven and let it cool.  Flip the butternut squash so that the cut side faces up. That will speed up the cooling.

    Butternut squash recipe

    5) Once the butternut squash is cooled, peel it. The skin will come off really easily.

    cooked butternut squash puree

    6) At this point, you have several options to puree the roasted butternut squash:

    • Use a food processor or blender to finely mash the butternut squash
    • Use a large grater to grate it into very small chunks to get more texture
    • Use a potato masher to also get more texture

    How to Puree Butternut Squash in Food Processor

    To make butternut squash puree, place peeled roasted butternut squash in the food processor (or blender).   Work in batches, if necessary.   Process the squash until very smooth and almost creamy. Season your butternut squash puree with salt and pepper.

    How to make butternut squash puree

    How to make butternut squash puree

    How to Make Butternut Squash Puree with a Grater or Potato Masher

    You can use a large grater (or a potato masher) to grate/mash the squash. This way, you will get more texture, if that's what the recipe requires. Here is the recipe for butternut squash turnovers in puff pastry that uses grated butternut squash.

    Butternut squash recipe

    cooked butternut squash puree

    Enjoy this delicious roasted butternut squash!

    How to make butternut squash puree
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    How to Make Butternut Squash Puree

    How to roast the whole butternut squash in the oven and make a puree.  You can make butternut squash puree using food processor, grater, or potato masher.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 people
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 1 Butternut Squash medium size
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • salt and pepper
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    Instructions 

    • Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit.
    • Cut the squash in 2 halves, scrape out the seeds and the fiber out of each half.
    • Brush the baking sheet with oil and place the squash on the baking sheet cut side down.
    • Bake for about 30 minutes, remove it from the oven and let it cool. 
    • Flip the squash so that cut side faces up – that will speed up the cooling.
    • Once the butternut squash is cooled, peel it. The skin will come off really easily.
    • Place butternut squash in the food processor (or blender), working in batches, if necessary.  Process it until very smooth and almost creamy. 
    • Season with salt and pepper. 

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    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Lorelee Wederstrom

      November 25, 2024 at 8:08 pm

      I am making your butternut squash and spinach lasagna as the vegetarian entrée for Thanksgiving. I'm looking forward to it! The recipe calls for 2 Cups of purée.....but how much does 1 butternut squash produce? Looks like I can also freeze the puree if I have more than needed, right?

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      • Julia

        December 02, 2024 at 9:15 pm

        So sorry for my late response, Lorelee! A typical butternut squash (about 3 pounds) will produce about 3 cups of puree. You can definitely freeze the leftovers!

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    2. Megan

      March 13, 2024 at 9:09 pm

      Okay I roasted the whole squash but the recipe (your lasagna one) only called for half of the squash so I have half a roasted squash. Whats the best way to store and use again?

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      • Julia

        March 15, 2024 at 5:33 pm

        Megan, the best way to store it is to freeze it.

        But I have 3 delicious recipes where you can use it instead:

        https://juliasalbum.com/butternut-squash-pasta-shells/

        https://juliasalbum.com/butternut-squash-orzo-with-sausage/

        https://juliasalbum.com/creamy-butternut-squash-gnocchi-with-sausage/

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