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I Roasted the "Mother Load" ~ Jarrahdale Blue Pumpkin

 Remember that, almost 14 pound jarrahdale pumpkin we grew and harvested?  



Well, I finally roasted it, pureed it, and froze it all.  By the way it tastes great, the color is amazing, and the end result was a fantastic amount of pumpkin for one pumpkin.





Did you know, that if you have a proper way to store these jarrahdale pumpkins, they can stay in the "pumpkin" form for up to 12 months?  I do like that aspect of it, but they are a bit of a challenge to slice.  If you can cut butternut and spaghetti squash, you can cut up one of these.

Ideally, we wanted to roast part of it for a dinner, but time was against me, and I still wasn't feeling great.  In fact, I was ready for PJ's, my bed, hallmark and some crochet by the time I was done freezing the pumpkin puree.

I Roasted the "Mother Load" ~ Jarrahdale Blue Pumpkin © December 2024 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

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Faith said…
14 lb? WOW! I would imagine that took a minute to cut. I love pumpkins, we didn't get any to keep this year, the squirrel got to the one which did grow...we'll try again next year.
December 15, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Far Side of Fifty said…
What a beauty of a pumpkin! I can still cut open a spaghetti squash They are one of my favorites!
December 15, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Betsy said…
That is a great idea and sounds delicious. I hope you're feeling a bit better now. I'm still dealing with half a voice which frustrates me greatly at church where the beautful Christmas carols are being sung.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
December 15, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Faith, it was the first year to grow them, and we got one pumpkin. Our drought year was a challenge, but thankful for this one.
December 16, 2024 at 7:07 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Thanks Far Side of Fifty. We love spaghetti squash too.
December 16, 2024 at 7:08 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Betsy, I had larangytis one year for weeks on end. I went on Amazon and bought homepathic meds. It drove me crazy. I sure hope you get your voice back soon.
December 16, 2024 at 7:09 AM
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