Is there an easy way to scoop out a pumpkin?

Step 1: Cut a Hole in the Bottom of the Pumpkin If you’ve carved a pumpkin before, chances are you cut a circle around the pumpkin stem and reached in through the top to scoop out the pumpkin insides. Use a long, thin serrated knife for this step—such as this pumpkin carving knife ($3, Party City).

Do you scoop pumpkin before carving?

Clean out your pumpkin using your scoop or spoon to get out all of the seeds and pulp. Thin out the side of the pumpkin you will be carving – this will make it easier to get some of the finer details right. If you want to use a stencil, be sure to tape it onto your pumpkin before carving.

How do you scoop out a pumpkin for soup?

Place the pumpkin on a tea towel so it doesn’t slip, then carefully cut the crown off the pumpkin. Use a large metal serving spoon to scoop out the seeds, fibres and flesh of the pumpkin. Be sure to save the insides for later as they’ll come in handy to make a lovely soup or sweet treat.

What’s the best way to hollow out a pumpkin?

Using a pumpkin saw—you can find one in any pumpkin carving set—cut a circle around the bottom of the pumpkin that measures at least 4 inches across. Once you complete the cut around the entire circle, gently move the cut piece back and forth to loosen it from the pumpkin. Remove the cut-out piece and discard.

How do you get the pulp out of a pumpkin?

Ask your adult to use the sharp, heavy knife to cut around the top of the pumpkin, making a lid with the stem in the middle. Pull the lid off. Using the large metal spoon and your hands, scrape and pull all of the seeds and stringy stuff (this is pulp and fiber) out of the pumpkin.

How should I carve my pumpkin?

Carve an opening out of the top of the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds. Cut pumpkin horizontally all the way around, 1″ to 2″ below the opening. Repeat several times until you’ve carved the whole pumpkin into 1″ to 2″ circles all the way around (don’t worry about making your cuts particularly straight or wavy).

What is the pulp of a pumpkin?

Pulp – Also called “meat”. This is the yummy part of the pumpkin that you use to cook with, and to make literally hundreds of tasty recipes and treats.