Pumpkin Recipes We Absolutely Love (2024)

FAQs

Is there a difference between canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree? ›

Canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing, and you'll often see the terms used interchangeably in recipes and cookbooks. Unlike pumpkin pie mix, canned pumpkin does not have any spices, sugars, or other additives. In many cases, the only ingredient is pumpkin.

To complement pumpkin with sweet flavor pairings, consider using spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and vanilla, or sweet ingredients like chocolate, maple, honey, cranberries or brown sugar. Create savory dishes by pairing pumpkin with spices like chilies, cajun, cayenne or pepper.

Cook It on the Stove

Briefly cooking your canned pumpkin purée on the stove can help improve both the flavor and texture. This method helps reduce excess moisture, which gives the pumpkin a superior texture. It also releases the natural pumpkin flavor and helps reduce the metallic taste from the can.

If you are making a pumpkin pie, the canned filling can be used in place of the puree, sugar, spices, and thickeners. You would want to adjust the recipe for the extra ingredients in the filling. Just remember, stay away from the canned pie filling unless you want the dish to taste like pumpkin pie.

Our bulk canned pumpkin purée adds powerful nutrition and great taste to everyday recipes and plant-based dishes that today's diners crave. Try this versatile superfood in soups, spreads, sauces, smoothies, and other plant-forward dishes on your menu.

Pumpkin is notorious for pairing well with warm winter spices – as found in a variety of Moroccan-inspired cuisines. Try incorporating cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cumin and chilli with your pumpkin dishes for flavour-packed feasts.

For cooking, you'll want to use sugar pumpkins (also called pie or sweet pumpkins), which are small and round. Long Island Cheese pumpkins, which are more oblong and can look like a wheel of cheese, are also good to eat. Field pumpkin types are larger, have watery, stringy flesh, and are best for decorating.

The short answer is yes, dogs can eat pumpkin. In fact, if prepared correctly, pumpkin can be a beneficial addition to your pet's diet. It's naturally rich in fiber as well as vitamins A, C, and E and minerals like potassium and iron.

Pureed, baked or roasted pumpkin is a nutrient-dense food that is low in calories and fat while being high in fiber, helping you feel full for longer.

Can you eat canned pumpkin right out of the can? ›

The answer is absolutely yes. Canned pumpkin does not need to be cooked before eating. It is perfectly safe eaten in it's puree form out of the can, in fact it's used straight from the can in a lot of recipes that aren't cooked. It's also safe to give to your dog right out of the can too to help with digestive issues.

Pinus mugo and its resinous, balsamic notes well suit the neutral taste of pumpkin and give a fantastic new twist to the classic pairing with aromatic herbs, such as sage and rosemary.

Fresh Pumpkin Puree

While our Test Kitchen recommends using canned pumpkin whenever possible, it doesn't mean that fresh pumpkin puree doesn't have a place in your kitchen. Fresh pumpkin is the ideal alternative for recipes that call for solid-pack canned pumpkin.

What exactly is canned pumpkin? There isn't much of a difference between canned pumpkin and fresh pumpkin puree, and looking at the list of ingredients on the back of the can will tell you that. It will probably just say pureed pumpkin or steamed pumpkin puree.

How Many Cups in a Can of Pumpkin, Really? Fifteen ounces of canned pumpkin is just shy of 2 cups (16 ounces would be 2 cups). By comparison, a 3-pound pie pumpkin will likely give you enough puree for a recipe that calls for a can of pumpkin.

CHOOSING YOUR PUMPKINS

Different varieties of pumpkin make different purée textures and flavours, so while you can use any pumpkin for purée, they'll give different results.