On Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:20:25 -0500, "Jean B." > wrote:

> sf wrote:
> > On Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:22:07 -0500, Dave Smith
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> There is also a huge difference in peach or rhubarb pies, even
> >> apple pies. But pumpkin? ... very small difference.
> >
> > Agreed, pumpkin and I've made it several times starting by cooking
> > the pumpkin.
> >
> How did you get it totally smooth? Would a ricer do it?

I've never had a problem with lumps. I just took an old fashioned
potato masher to it. It drained overnight in a colander to make it
dryer. If I ever did it again, I might bake it after it's smashed and
drained to evaporate as much liquid as possible.

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