Homemade baby food – pumpkin recipes
You can make wholesome baby food from pumpkins. But which pumpkin to choose? WholesomeBabyFood.com will help moms to choose the best:
It is very important that you choose the right pumpkin for food dishes. While it is ok to use a “jack-o-lantern” pumpkin, meaning you and your family should suffer no illness from this type of pumpkin, it is preferable to use a “sugar” or “pie” pumpkin.
Why Sugar or Pie Pumpkins are Best for Cooking:
- Sugar/Pie pumpkins they are less stringy than the larger jack-o-lantern pumpkins.
- Sugar/Pie pumpkins are less fibrous than larger pumpkins.
- Sugar/Pie pumpkins are smaller and easier to handle.
- Sugar/Pie pumpkins are actually more sweet and tasty than their larger counterparts!
- Sugar/Pie pumpkins are easier to roast and roast faster.
- Sugar/Pie pumpkins make better pumpkin butter and they make super baked pumpkin slices for snacks!