Pumpkin purée is the perfect autumn dish. Here's the recipe

Pumpkin is the star of autumn cuisine, and pumpkin purée is one of the most popular dishes that perfectly embodies the flavours of this season. It can be prepared in several ways: by roasting, steaming, or boiling. The most common method is to roast the pumpkin by cutting it in half, removing the seeds, brushing it with olive oil, and baking it in the oven at 180°C for around 45 minutes. Once softened, simply scoop out the flesh and mash it into a purée.

If you prefer steaming, cut the peeled pumpkin into cubes and steam them for about 20 minutes until soft, then blend them into a smooth purée. Boiling is also an option, but the purée can turn out a bit watery, so make sure to drain the pumpkin well before blending. If you like, you can add spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger to the purée, especially if you’re using it for sweet dishes.

Pumpkin purée can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days, or you can freeze it. From this purée, you can make a variety of dishes—from classic pumpkin pie and cakes to muffins, bread, or even pumpkin lattes and smoothies.