Canned pumpkin can be used in a variety of sweet and savory recipes, including pies, breads, soups, and even mac and cheese. Here are some ideas for what to do with canned pumpkin:
- Pumpkin pie: Use canned pumpkin to make a classic pumpkin pie.
- Pumpkin soup: Simmer canned pumpkin with chicken broth, cream, and spices to make a creamy pumpkin soup.
- Pumpkin chili: Add canned pumpkin to turkey chili for an earthy and slightly sweet flavor.
- Pumpkin ravioli: Use canned pumpkin as a filling for homemade pumpkin ravioli.
- Pumpkin smoothie: Blend canned pumpkin with yogurt, milk, and spices for a fall-inspired breakfast smoothie.
- Pumpkin hummus: Puree canned pumpkin with chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, and tahini to make a seasonal twist on classic hummus.
- Pumpkin fondue: Simmer canned pumpkin with shredded cheddar and pumpkin beer for a cheesy fondue dip.
- Pumpkin grits: Stir canned pumpkin into quick grits with butter and cheddar cheese for a savory breakfast or side dish.
- Pumpkin mustard: Mix canned pumpkin with grainy mustard and honey for a sweet and tangy condiment.
- Pumpkin grilled cheese: Spread pumpkin mustard on bread and sandwich with jack cheese and cooked bacon for a fall-inspired twist on a classic sandwich.
- Pumpkin bread pudding: Use canned pumpkin in a bread pudding recipe for a seasonal dessert.
- Pumpkin chip dip: Mix canned pumpkin with sour cream and something spicy for a flavorful chip dip.
- Pumpkin oatmeal: Stir canned pumpkin into oatmeal with spices and sweetener for a cozy breakfast.
- Pumpkin coffee: Mix canned pumpkin with brown sugar, vanilla extract, and spices, then stir into coffee with cream for a homemade pumpkin spice latte.
Remember to use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for these recipes. And if you have leftover canned pumpkin, freeze it for later use or scale down the recipe to use it up.
