PUMPKIN POWDER (flour) ~ how to MAKE and what to DO with it.

This works with any pumpkin or winter squash. Once you have pumpkin powder handy, it's hard to imagine a culinary life without it. The possibilities are endless.
Despite Seminole pumpkins storing without refrigeration for up to a year or more, the powder has the huge advantage of being already cooked and available in any desired amount, much like a spice. It also takes up lot less pantry space compared to storing the whole pumpkins. Heck, it even travels well - think hiking, camping, etc.
Steam or roast your pumpkins or winter squash until fork tender. Release flesh from skins. Mash with a potato masher or run through a blender. Spread evenly on dehydrator mats and dehydrate until dry. (Please note: Even when fully dry, the pumpkin leather may remain pliable while warm, but turn brittle when cooled). Powder the sheets. A coffee grinder works best.
Store in an airtight container, and use it in any creative way you can think of.

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  • @1charlastar886
    @1charlastar886 Жыл бұрын

    Sprinkle a little Ascorbic acid Vit C powder into the puree and it helps keep the color bright. I'm doing this with my apple butter this year and it comes out much lighter color.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a fantastic tip! Thank you. 😀

  • @corrinnacorrinna5572

    @corrinnacorrinna5572

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip!!!

  • @wwsuwannee7993
    @wwsuwannee79933 жыл бұрын

    Those seminole pumpkins are overlooked by a lot of gardeners...they keep for months and still taste great. I still have one left from last July that I will crack open next month just to see. This is off subject but I recently watched your gyro vid with venison and it got me thinking. Last week I got the cheapest, toughest cut of beef I could find and velveted it overnight with baking soda, the Chinese way. I was able to literally cut it with a spoon after cooking. I still have venison in the freezer...I bet it works for it too. Come on gyros! :) As far as uses for the powder, risotto comes to mind, also egg nog, home made breakfast sausage and bacon, pancakes, home made candies, baked fresh figs, ummm errr I'm sure I'll think of more once I hit 'submit' lol. Thanks for the vid :)

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great suggestions for the powder uses! I'm sure I could talk the boy into pancakes for breakfast and risotto for dinner. :) I never velveted with baking soda, only corn starch. Now I need to try baking soda. Thanks for mentioning that.

  • @joancarnley575
    @joancarnley5752 жыл бұрын

    You are so talented. Can't wait to try this.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙂 You'll love it. Works for carrots and sweet potatoes, too.

  • @caseym3073
    @caseym3073 Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad I saw this today. I will be dehydrating a pumpkin or winter squash this weekend. Can't wait to play with pumpkin powder. I do hope you weren't badly affected by Hurricane Ian and that you and yours are safe.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope you'll like it. Make it 2 pumpkins or squash, there is a lot of moisture loss. We got VERY lucky with Ian, some wind gusts, but not even a drop of rain. I hope you sailed through nicely as well. :)

  • @susycurtis408
    @susycurtis408 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks for the awesome tips.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for you nice comment. :)

  • @spearageddon3279
    @spearageddon3279 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! So many suggestions, love it! 👍👍

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙂

  • @alanland9663
    @alanland96632 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely BRILLIANT idea!

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @cpulliam12
    @cpulliam12 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you so much for posting. I have some delicious new ideas for using my pumpkins this summer.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Ver welcome! :)

  • @joecompton5090
    @joecompton5090 Жыл бұрын

    This is an excellent, informative video. You covered a lot. Thank you.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your nice comment :)

  • @cherylg1604
    @cherylg16043 жыл бұрын

    That is a great idea! I will have to try it in my dehydrator that I never use.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great way to add an extra pinch of healthy. :) Sweet potato powder works, too.

  • @susan3200
    @susan32009 ай бұрын

    I love the mashed potato idea!

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    9 ай бұрын

    That's my go-to. Smuggling in A vitamins. :)

  • @Zbee167
    @Zbee1672 жыл бұрын

    This is great! Thanks for sharing.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting :)

  • @lionheart830
    @lionheart830 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Some terrific ideas here for pumpkin powder! Thank you for sharing. Now I just need to buy a good sized pumpkin!

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, it really takes a lot of pumpkin flesh to make a decent amount of powder. But, it then stores so well and is so easy to use.

  • @bethmchugh6640
    @bethmchugh66402 жыл бұрын

    You've inspired me ~~ heading to the market tomorrow...thanks

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :) Enjoy!

  • @JoAnnaPriestIsGreat
    @JoAnnaPriestIsGreat2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! 😍

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @greenmouseguard
    @greenmouseguard2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic 👍🏻

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :)

  • @kingogames1572
    @kingogames1572 Жыл бұрын

    Great idea. thank you!

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙂

  • @AbiNomac
    @AbiNomacАй бұрын

    Thank you ma’am

  • @lolnope11never
    @lolnope11never Жыл бұрын

    This taught me so much! Subscribing!!! Great video and THANK YOU fornsharing your knowledge!!!!❤

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your nice comment and for subscribing 🙂

  • @SamiSami-fv3ce
    @SamiSami-fv3ce9 ай бұрын

    Wawo it's great to see. Thank you so much for these valuable information.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your nice comment. :)

  • @marinaborodulin6666
    @marinaborodulin66662 жыл бұрын

    thank you for your very educational video

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your nice comment :)

  • @badboybootz8
    @badboybootz8 Жыл бұрын

    Wow you make some good looking food

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @dynamicschwabee8207
    @dynamicschwabee8207 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! You gave me lots of good ideas! Blessings, D

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Very welcome. Thanks for your comment. :)

  • @couponlover93
    @couponlover93 Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video especially when you gave pumpkin to the dog pumpkin is so healthy for dogs

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Healthy and she's crazy about it. :)

  • @_einodmilvado
    @_einodmilvado2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing thank you!

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @mollysmith6055
    @mollysmith60552 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this is the best collection of ideas for using squash powder I've seen. Right now I'm trying to use zucchini flour but the next thing to get dehydrating is the winter squash that are at the end of their storage so you are doubly helping me.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aww, thank you for that nice comment :)

  • @jackiecrispin
    @jackiecrispin2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video thanks

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you :)

  • @lifewantstolive
    @lifewantstolive2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! An outstanding video! You have been so busy! I just bought a freeze dryer on July 4th as an Independence Day present to myself! I love it! I also bought a dehydrator. I've been wanting to do pumpkins and your usage ideas are fantastic. I don't think I would have ever thought about putting it in eggs. They look delicious! You have inspired me!

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awww, thank you! :) And please know, I'm so jealous of your freeze dryer. That would be such an amazing thing to have. The dehydrator works fine for me, but freeze drying would be super level preserving. First thing I would make is egg powder. :) Have you used it yet? Dehydrating is so super space (and jar) saving, I do it with all sorts of things.

  • @lifewantstolive

    @lifewantstolive

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@homesteadinginnorthflorida I have not dehydrated eggs, but I freeze-dry them all the time. They come out very fluffy in the freeze dryer. I also freeze-dry yogurt, cream cheese and sour cream. They all come out just amazing! I do lots of peppers and herbs from my garden in my dehydrator.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lifewantstolive - that's SO awesome! So you're still using the dehydrator despite having a freeze dryer?

  • @emmanuelwasike3333
    @emmanuelwasike333310 ай бұрын

    Good

  • @mada658
    @mada658 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks gal.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Very welcome 🙂

  • @scolasticakoinange8779
    @scolasticakoinange877910 ай бұрын

    Nice❤❤

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @susan3200
    @susan32009 ай бұрын

    It us so good on vanilla ice-cream with maple syrup 😋.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    9 ай бұрын

    Ohhh! I never tried it with maple syrup, that DOES sound delicious. :)

  • @Chickenmom777
    @Chickenmom7772 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome video! Thank you for showing how to use the powder as well. Just subscribed ❤️

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :)

  • @alanlvr36
    @alanlvr369 ай бұрын

    Very good! Thank you! I wonder if it would be good mixed into hot chocolate too for pumpkin spice cocoa. 🤔🙂

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    9 ай бұрын

    Great idea, though I think unless pumpkin spices are added with it. it won't have the pumpkin spice taste. But those would be easy to add. It will definitely add a little bit of sweetness. :)

  • @tinastroswitch7007
    @tinastroswitch70072 жыл бұрын

    Great this way is faster

  • @patriciasweet9102
    @patriciasweet91022 жыл бұрын

    Great ideas using your pumpkin powder. What about freezing the bananas and making pumpkin ice cream?. I was just watching RoseRedHomestead. She had done some recipes with hers. Might give you a few more ideas

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    GREAT idea incorporating it in banana ice cream! I actually make a lot of banana ice cream, but didn't even think of mixing it in right away. I've seen RoseRed came out with a powder vid, haven't had time to watch it yet, hopefully tomorrow. Gardening season has started here and it's so nice outside, that makes youtube an evening event. :)

  • @laureljeanr-boltz3321
    @laureljeanr-boltz33218 ай бұрын

    I wish I could get some seeds from you❤

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    8 ай бұрын

    I need to work on an Etsy shop. I would have so many seeds to share. :)

  • @DebbiePursurDavid-tx2bc
    @DebbiePursurDavid-tx2bc8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I’m new to dehydrating and I like how you give the information in a condensed form. I like shorter, info. with. cooking tips and tricks. Lol... Those pumpkins look so yummy, I think I could go cut, cook and eat savory, with salt and pepper for dinner !!!

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your nice comment. :) We had another good rowing season and are presently enjoying at least one pumpkin a week as a side dish. Buttered and salted.

  • @corrinnacorrinna5572
    @corrinnacorrinna5572 Жыл бұрын

    Best tip ever is using a mason jar lid to scrape out the pumpkin.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Now that is a nifty tip! Thanks for sharing. :)

  • @joancarnley575
    @joancarnley575 Жыл бұрын

    Just rewatched this. You are a great cook. Will you share what type/brand of dehydrator is this please?

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Excalibur. 9 tray.

  • @joancarnley575

    @joancarnley575

    Жыл бұрын

    @@homesteadinginnorthflorida Thank you.

  • @carolehorak7009
    @carolehorak70092 жыл бұрын

    i want to use pumpkin flour in an oatmeal cookie recipe. 2 questions: you used a 1/4 cup pumpkin flour... aprox what was the ratio of the pumpkin flour to reg flour? where the cookies crips or soft like most pumpkin cookies? thanks.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do cookies 2 ways. One way is to follow a pumpkin cookie recipe. I then rehydrate the powder until I have enough pumpkin the recipe calls for. The ratio is 1/3 cup warm water to 1 tablespoon powder, but it's not religious. They then come out like most pumpkin cookies. Initially crisp on the outside and a bit soft on the inside, but it really depends on the recipe. The other way I use it is entirely random. In which case I substitute flour to powder roughly 1:1. Just don't overdo it on the powder, as it doesn't have the same properties as flour. No gluten, etc. It's not meant to be a total substitute. This said, I would not doubt people have invented recipes using no grain flour at all, I just don't know them.

  • @cikmawar
    @cikmawar2 жыл бұрын

    hii. thankyou for the awesome video! rn I'm making pumpkin puree into powder. but I cant find journal on how many many weight of puree turn into how many grams of powder. have u ever weight your puree and the weight after its transform into powder?? i hope u can help me. thankyou in advanced :)

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Faie - I hope this helps: I use 1 tablespoon of powder to 1/3 cup of water. This will turn it back into puree, which can then be used for all sorts of things like pumpkin pie etc. :)

  • @cikmawar

    @cikmawar

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@homesteadinginnorthflorida thankyou!!!!!

  • @robbiek555
    @robbiek5552 жыл бұрын

    I'm having trouble finding seed, any suggestions? plus can you eat it like a squash? backed with butter, brown sugar? i do love to grow and eat squash, but in Florida the worms! I'm in central FL inverness.. so i plant butter cup, but next is butter nut, acorn, and a few others, i wanna grow the Seminoles, i need seeds... lol

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Baker Creek Seeds has Seminole seeds. And etsy sellers. Baker Creek seminoles look different, but probably taste the same. Seminole pumpkin flesh resembles a butternut squash more than it does a regular pumpkin. And yes, you can enjoy them any which way you like. Pumpkin bread, baked with sugar, roasted chunks, etc. It's a worthy crop to grow.

  • @robbiek555

    @robbiek555

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@homesteadinginnorthflorida thank you so much..

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@robbiek555 - very welcome :)

  • @gregleach5833

    @gregleach5833

    14 күн бұрын

    Hoss Tools is where I got my seeds . Buy them once and save a few seeds each year to replant.

  • @sheilaboyer7893
    @sheilaboyer78932 жыл бұрын

    What to do with it @ 5:35

  • @pacearrow4620
    @pacearrow4620 Жыл бұрын

    Can I make a “traditional” pumpkin pie with them? Do I need to add more sugar?

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes you can make a pumpkin pie with them. Sugar as per recipe. :)

  • @Corvus-fw2hr
    @Corvus-fw2hr3 жыл бұрын

    All of my Seminole pumpkin vines started rotted from the base forward. I’m so sad! How do you deal with Vine borers?

  • @AM-dc5yz

    @AM-dc5yz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bury the nodes as it grows, if one section starts rotting the rest will be fine.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's so sad. I never had a problem with vine borers. Are you growing them as ground runners or trellised? Mine grow wild all over and root as they go.

  • @Corvus-fw2hr

    @Corvus-fw2hr

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@homesteadinginnorthflorida Yeah, they are running on the ground. I'll try the burying method!

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Corvus-fw2hr - fingers crossed it works! Everybody deserves a healthy, productive Seminole plant. :)

  • @Kayenne54
    @Kayenne542 жыл бұрын

    Have you done a video about the "Pumpkin Spice" anywhere?

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't have a video on it, but this is what I mix up: 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground dried ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground clove. (You can substitute gloves for allspice). :)

  • @Kayenne54

    @Kayenne54

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@homesteadinginnorthflorida Oh brilliant, thank you - very much appreciated.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Kayenne54 very welcome :)

  • @user-mb2ru9df4h
    @user-mb2ru9df4h2 ай бұрын

    Привет ! На видио поставьте пожалуйста сурдопереводы 🙏 . У вас только на английском языке. Пожалуйста включите сурдопереводы. В комментариях есть перевод , я читала. У меня в настройках есть перевод . Но на вашем видио только на английском языке.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm sorry, I have never seen the option to add sign language to the videos. :(

  • @sheilaboyer7893
    @sheilaboyer78932 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever used it in place of flour for baking?

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, I haven't. It would take a LOT of pumpkins to make a pound of pumpkin flour. I do wonder if it would work.

  • @legacyof7

    @legacyof7

    2 жыл бұрын

    It would depend on what you're trying to make. Pumpkin doesn't have gluten so making bread wouldn't really work but for other types of baking it might do

  • @napoleonbonaparte1260
    @napoleonbonaparte1260 Жыл бұрын

    Can I just boil the pumpkin? My oven is currently not working.

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes. If if it were me going the stovetop route, i would probably steam it, so it would not be too wet when it's done. I've even seen people cooking them in microwaves.

  • @alway_scooking
    @alway_scooking3 жыл бұрын

    GENIUS! What kind of pumpkins were they? How did you store them? You said they were harvested 9 months ago?

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    3 жыл бұрын

    Seminole pumpkin. (They're more of a winter squash than a pumpkin.) Store in the pantry! They are amazing. Everything in Fla needs refrigeration - these guys do not. You can make the same powder with butternut squash and even sweet potato. :)

  • @alway_scooking

    @alway_scooking

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@homesteadinginnorthflorida Cool! I'll have to try it!!

  • @couponlover93
    @couponlover93 Жыл бұрын

    Hi would you consider selling some seeds?

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    I can't sell them, they may have cross-pollinated with other squashes of ours and the neighbors'. Will have to see how they come out this year, and then perhaps put up an etsy shop. :)

  • @melisseallyana
    @melisseallyana2 жыл бұрын

    Is there any alternative if you don't have dehydrator?

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, but I have no experience with either. There are sun dehydrators, that apparently work well in climates with low humidity and lots of sun. And some people dehydrate in the oven, but that depends on how low your oven temperature will go. Otherwise they get cooked. Some people put in oven, turn the oven light on and rig a small fan inside for circulation. I really don't know though if this would work for pumpkin, as the mush is really wet.

  • @melisseallyana

    @melisseallyana

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@homesteadinginnorthflorida thank you for your reply! This helps a lot! Also thanl you for your tutorial! ❤️

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@melisseallyana - very welcome! :)

  • @erzababe9244
    @erzababe9244 Жыл бұрын

    Sa mga pinoy dito pwede po kaya na kalabasa instead na pumpkin??

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    Жыл бұрын

    oo, gagana ang Kalabasa. Ang anumang kalabasa o wintwer squash ay gagana. Kahit carrots.

  • @ranstra12
    @ranstra122 жыл бұрын

    I tried to make pumpkin powder in my oven yesterday and ended up with leather....

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry to hear that. What went wrong? Could you not powder the leather?

  • @nowirehangers2815
    @nowirehangers28159 ай бұрын

    Weird combos

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    9 ай бұрын

    Endless possibilities! :)

  • @jerriemcgill6848
    @jerriemcgill68482 жыл бұрын

    Please buy a new stainless steel sifter. Please! -- Blessings

  • @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    @homesteadinginnorthflorida

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL - I should! The old one really shows its age. :)