Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

This was a hit at Thanksgiving, and could be served any time really. I added cayenne pepper, fresh ginger, ginger powder and more garlic to give it more zing and it was perfect. I also used canned chick peas.

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Auntie L

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2011

delicious, and unique -- I used a can of chickpeas, much easier, and added cumin and paprika, as well as more of every spice. great with pita or crackers!

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dreamwriter411

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Los Angeles, California, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2011

I found this to be very bland, even with the pumpkin spices. But in fairness, I did start with a plain store-bought hummus instead of making it by scratch. I prefer hummus that's really garlic-y though, and since I didn't think that tons of garlic would go well with pumpkin, I bought a plain flavor. The spices and pumpkin puree didn't really add enough flavor for me.

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HLREBO

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Livonia, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2011

This recipe was surprisingly good! The guests we made this for absolutely loved it, and were very taken by the harmony of flavors. My wife and I will definitely experiment with cumin and cayenne like others here...

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dannyyamamotojr

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hilo, Hawaii, USA

Living In: Elgin, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2011

Oh, man how I love hummus, and I've never been able to get it just exactly right when making it at home. That changed with this recipe! I gave this 5 stars with the admission that I didn't care much for the pumpkin pie spices and will not use them next time I make this. I divided the ingredients into 2 batches because it wouldn't all fit in my blender, but forgot the spices with the first. It tasted divine! Next go-round I remembered the spice, but was disappointed in the result. I didn't bother adding spice to the other half, so the flavor was diluted by the time I combined the mixtures. To further cover it up, I added a couple dashes of cayenne and paprika. OMG this was spectacular! The pumpkin flavor is VERY subtle, but adds a creamy texture and richness that definitely makes it a worthwhile addition. (Healthy, too!). Definitely remember to add salt to taste at the end to help bring out the flavors. You can't believe how much this small addition helps things along! After reading other reviews, I held off on the full 5oz of lemon juice and added it gradually to taste instead. With the omission of the spices, this is now my go-to for hummus. I made this as a dip with pita triangles for a farewell potluck at work, and my biggest challenge will be to stay out of it long enough for my coworkers to get any!

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Novelist Lisa Logan

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Sherman Oaks, California, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2011

I make traditional humus all the time and after trying this recipe, the pumpkin is a delicious addition. I used pumpkin puree that I made last Halloween and froze. The pumpkin gives the humus a rich warm color. My family is not big on pumpkin spices (cinnamon, allspice, etc), so I used them sparingly. If you totally omit the spices, the humus tastes like raw pumpkin. I will definitely make this recipe again since I usually have a lot of extra pumpkins.

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Puella

Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2010

My first experience with homemade hummus (and already looking forward to making it again). We added the extra spices so our hummus definitely had a kick though I didn’t really think it tasted strongly of pumpkin. It’s really important to make sure you have blended the beans to a puree – my boyfriend didn’t quite get there the first time and the consistency was terrible. We added back in a significant amount of the water/liquid and finally got it to the correct consistency. Don’t forget to add salt at the end! I’m not a huge salt person but it definitely needs it (unless you are eating it with salted pita chips). Also – it makes a huge serving (possibly the equivalent of two large tubs of hummus or something along those lines).

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erincooks

Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2010

Execllent! I was very skeptical, but this turned out to be great t serve as an appetizer for Thanksgiving.

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Shawna

Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2010

I did not care for this recipe mostly because of the cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. I enjoy more traditional flavors for hummus. Not sure if I will try this again.

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