Freezing is the only answer!
Today, as I looked at the mound of pumpkins in my laundry room, swarming with fruit flies, I decided it was time to step up the processing! Now, they are not going bad, mind you, but I have discovered that fruit fly swarms are one of the hidden (and not talked about) beauties of west Tx. in Sept. and Oct.!
I had done the microwave method with butternut squash and it works well with small pumpkins also!
Microwave Pumpkin
Simply slice a small pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds (don’t forget to save the seeds for toasting).
Place the pumpkin halves face down on a plate and microwave on high for about 10 min.
Test for tenderness with a fork. When tender, allow to cool and scoop out meat with a spoon.
The meat may then be frozen or used immediately.
PS. the rest of the pumpkins are now outside on our front porch an the fruit fly problem is resolving!
