The National Cook Book, 9th ed.

by Hannah Mary Peterson

DRIED PUMPKIN, FOR PIES.

527. Cut a pumpkin in half lengthwise, take out the seeds, pare off the rind, and cut it in slices about an inch thick. String it on fine twine and hang it in a dry place.

In the winter stew and use it as green pumpkin. The cheese-shaped pumpkin is the best kind for drying.