Choose small sugar pumpkins or pie pumpkins
Wash the pumpkins
Cut each pumpkin in half
Scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp
Place the halves cut-side down on a baking sheet
Bake at 375°F until tender, about 45 to 60 minutes
Remove from the oven and let cool
Scoop the flesh from the skin
Mash or puree the flesh until smooth
Drain excess liquid if needed
Use the cooked pumpkin in pie filling or store it for later use