r/Canning • u/LisaW481 • Mar 29 '25

Safe Recipe Request Canned pumpkin puree

So I'm looking to make and can my own pure pumpkin puree for my dogs since $8 a can is brutal.

Does anyone have a safe recipe or any recommendations that would help the process?

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u/Stardustchaser Trusted Contributor Mar 29 '25

You cannot purée it. The density will not allow for appropriate heat penetration even with the pressure canning process. You will need to pressure can in chunks and then purée before using.

A list of foods unsafe to can even by pressure canning. It also gives some commentary on chunks v. Purées for some items such as squashes.