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(Reserve seeds to make Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, if desired.). Cut pumpkin into large pieces and place in a roasting pan. Pour 1/2 cup water into the bottom of the pan and cover with foil. Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until pumpkin is soft and easily pierced with a fork.Let cool until you can comfortably handle it.Scrape the soft pulp from the skin into a food processor or heavy-duty blender.our 1/2 cup water into the bottom of the pan and cover with foil. Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until pumpkin is soft and easily pierced with a fork. Let cool until you can comfortably handle it. Scrape the soft pulp from the skin into a food processor or heavy-duty blender.
In our Tips for Preparing section, we recommend a roasting time for pumpkin seeds of no more than 15-20 minutes when roasting at home. This recommendation supported by a new study that pinpointed 20 minutes as a threshold time for changes in pumpkin seed fats.