…I don’t hate pumpkin pie. I just hate canned pumpkin pie. Here are the fresh pumpkins that made me finally see what I’d been missing.
Source: The Extra Step That Makes Pumpkin Pie Unforgettable
It’s really not that much more work to make your own, homemade pumpkin puree. Cut the pumpkin in quarters, scrape out the guts, roast for ~1 hour. Peel the skin off the flesh and toss it into the food processor with the rest of the ingredients.