Fall is in the air, which means it’s time to start thinking about what to do with all of the pumpkin puree that you have. These 4 delicious pumpkin recipes are sure to help get you inspired! So get cooking!
1. Pumpkin Muffins
This recipe is the perfect fall treat! Made with easy-to-find ingredients like canned pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these muffins are moist and flavorful. They’re also quick and easy to make, which is always a bonus.
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Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
- In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients: ½ cup milk, ¼ cup vegetable oil, ¾ cup sugar, and 1 egg. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is just moistened. Be careful not to overmix!
- Finally, fold in ? cup canned pumpkin puree.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Use a cook mitten to take the hot pan out of the oven.
- Enjoy your warm homemade pumpkin muffins!
2. Pumpkin Pie
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The leaves are changing color, the air is getting crisper, and best of all, it’s time for pumpkin pie! This recipe it’s pretty easy to make. Here’s what you’ll need:
-1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
-1 can (14.5 oz) sweetened condensed milk
-2 eggs
-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
-1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-1 unbaked 9 inch pie crust
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine the sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a small bowl.
- In a larger bowl, whisk the eggs and then stir in the pumpkin puree and evaporated milk.
- Add the sugar mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- Pour the mixture into an unbaked 9-inch pie shell.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center of the pie comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
3. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
It is a delicious and healthy snack that is easy to make at home.
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Directions:
- Remove the seeds from the pumpkin.
- Once the seeds are separated, rinse them off with water to remove any excess pumpkin flesh.
- Next, spread the seeds out on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Then, sprinkle on your desired seasonings. Common choices include salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Finally, bake the seeds in a preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Enjoy your homemade roasted pumpkin seeds!
4. Pumpkin Soup
This recipe is the perfect way to enjoy the taste of fall. The best part is that it’s easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.
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Directions:
- Simply roast a pumpkin in the oven until it’s soft.
- Scoop out the flesh and puree it in a blender or food processor.
- Sauté some onions and garlic in a pot, and add the pureed pumpkin.
- Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and spices to taste.
- Serve hot garnished with green onions or pumpkin seeds if desired.
