How do I cook these pie pumpkins for puree?

[mmyers]

I bought some pie pumpkins for puree and I'm not sure how to cook them up and get the puree - can anyone help? Also, if I put the puree in the fridge, how long before I'd have to use it? I plan on making homemade pumpkin pies and freezing them since I'll have a new baby by Thanksgiving!

[Dinabu]

Depending on the size of the pumpkin, I either just poke holes in it with a fork or cut it in half and put it cut side down on a cookie sheet and bake it at 350-375' till it's soft to the touch (about 30-45 minutes) after it's cooled enough to hold, I spoon out the seeds, then scoop out the flesh into a bowl and blend on puree or put in the food processor (whatever I have on the counter that dayLOL)adding a little water if necessary to get the right consistency. we always use ours right away or freeze it but I would think it would last a few weeks in the fridge! mmmm fresh pumpkin!

[Barb]

nods nods..
what she said