Still early for this as well but when pumpkins are a-plenty, pick up a baking [sugar] pumpkin and make your own pumpkin puree. It freezes well too. here are the basics from one of my favorites... Alton Brown.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/pumpkin-puree-recipe.html
September 10, 2016 at 9:59am
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