Pumpkin Recipes
By:
Allrecipes Staff
Pumpkin, whether fresh or canned, is terrific in more than just pies. Try it in pancakes, soups, chili--even lasagna.
When selecting a pumpkin for cooking, do not use big field pumpkins--save those for your jack o' lanterns. Select small sugar pie pumpkins for best flavor. A four-pound pumpkin should yield about 1½ cups of pumpkin puree.
- To prepare a pumpkin for pies or other recipes that use purees: cut the pumpkin in half. Cut off the stem and scoop out the seeds.
- Bake, cut-side down and covered with foil, for about 90 minutes in a 375 degree F oven, or until flesh is tender.
- Allow to cool, scoop out the flesh, and puree.
- Strain the puree for extra-silky smooth soups and custards. (See Baking with Fresh Pumpkin for more ideas.)
Pressed for time? Even professional bakers use high-quality canned pumpkin, so there's no shame in skipping a few steps!
Soups and Stews
From Pumpkin Turkey Chili to Thai Pumpkin Soup, these starters will warm you right up on a chilly autumn night.
Main Dishes and Savory Sides
Rich, filling meals with pumpkin as the star.
Breads and Muffins
Start the day off right with pumpkin pancakes or muffins.
What's this?