If you want to make it fresh from scratch just get yourself a pumpkin! 1 small baking pumpkin, 4 to 6 pounds will do the trick. Pre Heat the oven to 400 degrees F  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the pumpkin from end to stem  Pull it apart in sections Remove the guts  Lightly season the flesh of the pumpkin with salt Place it cut-side-down onto the baking sheet. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes- poke it with a fork and make sure it’s fully soft Allow it to cool down  Process until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.