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How to Make Butternut Squash Puree

Published: Oct 07, 2013 | 34 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.

Butternut squash turnovers recipe

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!

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How to make butternut squash puree
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How to Make Butternut Squash Puree
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

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.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 people
Author: Julia
Ingredients
  • 1 Butternut Squash medium size
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit.

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

  3. Brush the baking sheet with oil and place the squash on the baking sheet cut side down.

  4. Bake for about 30 minutes, remove it from the oven and let it cool. 

  5. Flip the squash so that cut side faces up – that will speed up the cooling.

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

  7. Place butternut squash in the food processor (or blender), working in batches, if necessary.  Process it until very smooth and almost creamy. 

  8. Season with salt and pepper. 

Filed Under: Butternut squash, Gluten Free, Pumpkin, Recipe, Vegetables, Vegetarian Published: Oct 07, 2013 34 Comments

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  1. Sarah

    Oct 13, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    Thanks for this helpful tutorial! How long do you think the pureed squash would keep in the fridge? Do you think it would be ok to freeze it to extend its life?

    Reply
    • Katie Short

      Jan 04, 2017 at 11:37 am

      Butternut freezes pretty well in puree form. Just portion into freezer bags and lay flat to save room. If you’re freezing or storing for several days in the fridge, leave out the salt until you are using the squash – it can draw out moisture. Also, if you’re using frozen product in a baked item like pie, you may want to pour off any extra water that seeps out when the squash is thawed so as not to change the liquid Balance in your recipe.

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      • Julia

        Jan 31, 2017 at 1:55 pm

        Wow, great tips, Katie! Thank you!

        Reply
  2. Mary

    Sep 06, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    I always have trouble with stringiness in the purée. Any s uggestions

    Reply
  3. Tzivia

    Jul 01, 2016 at 9:30 am

    Mmmmm love butternut squash and really way cool tutorial Julia will definitely come back here again thanx darlin

    Reply
  4. Julia

    Dec 16, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    At what temperature should the squash be baked at in the oven?

    Reply
  5. Melinda

    Oct 12, 2015 at 11:01 am

    How much puree does one average-sized butternut squash produce?

    Reply
  6. rika@veganmiam

    Oct 09, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Wow, Julia, this is a very beautiful butternut squash puree! There are loads of them here in Buenos Aires and I’m trying to figure out what to do with them! The puree process looks simple, thank you for posting these helpful step by step photos! Sadly I don’t have any kitchen appliances here in this flat we rented, would a medium fork work? I like the idea of using the puree in puff pastries…yum!

    Reply
  7. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker

    Oct 09, 2013 at 12:49 am

    Love the step-by-step tutorial Julia! And the photos are as always gorgeous!

    Reply
  8. Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com

    Oct 08, 2013 at 10:20 am

    I adore butternut squash! Awesome idea to puree it – easier and quicker to slurp up puree than chew the pieces 😉

    Reply
  9. Alla

    Oct 08, 2013 at 5:16 am

    Oh good one! I usually fight with it trying to peel it before hand. Duh, this seems so much easier! and less violent! Looking forward to yummies you will make from this, especially desserts I have never made one with squash or pumpkin yet…

    Reply
  10. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl

    Oct 07, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    I love puree to use in so many dishes, this how to is great – thanks!

    Reply
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