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breaks loose easily. Wash thoroughly; peel; remove seeds; cut into sections; steam until soft; put through a food mill; and add 1 part sugar to 6 parts puree. Cool and pack closely in can or freeze jars or plastic freezer boxes. Seal; label; and freeze. (Sugar may be omitted.)
The Ball Blue Book also gives these instructions for drying pumpkin in a dehydrator.
.Choose fleshy variety such as Small Sugar. Wash; peel; remove fibers and seeds. Cut into small thin strips. Steam blanch 2 or 3 minutes, or until tender. Dry at 125 degrees F until brittle. Use in pies and baked goods. Water content 90 percent
93.4%