Place the pumpkin in a large baking dish or roasting pan and pierce the skin with a large knife about 8 times, making sure you get all the way through the flesh to the center.
Bake for 90 minutes, or until a knife can be inserted easily into the pumpkin.
Remove from the oven and cut in half. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
Scoop out the seeds and stringy center.
Remove the skin from the flesh using a spoon or knife, and transfer the flesh to a food processor.
Process the pumpkin until smooth. Portion out to use in your favorite recipes or freeze for later use.
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Notes
Yield and nutritional information will vary based on the size of your pumpkin.