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Do you have any leftover fresh or canned pumpkin puree? Whether you find yourself with a tablespoon or a cup of leftover pumpkin puree, we have eight creative and tasty ways to use it up.
What is pumpkin puree?
Homemade pumpkin puree is made by blending or mashing cooked pumpkin in a food processor to create a smooth pulp. It can be baked, roasted, sauteed, steamed or boiled. The entire process is easy and takes less than an hour to make. However, if you need a quick convenience product, canned pumpkin puree is an easy and healthy solution – it contains 100% pumpkin with no added flavours.
How to store pumpkin puree
Fresh or canned pumpkin puree can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week. Spoon it into a container with a tight lid or a bowl that you can cover tightly with plastic wrap or aluminium foil.
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Recipes with pumpkin puree
Pumpkin puree is perfect as a base for savoury recipes such as soups, stews, pasta, and risottos, but also muffins, cookies, pies, oatmeal, bread, and even smoothies.
Pumpkin bread
Pumpkin season begins around mid-September and lasts throughout October and November. This versatile vegetable lends its flavour to fall classics such as pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie, pumpkin pancakes and pumpkin muffins. But fall is also an ideal season for pumpkin bread – a festive loaf perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving. There is nothing like the aroma of pumpkin-filled bread baking in your kitchen on a crisp fall day. Pumpkin bread is sure to become a seasonal favourite with your morning coffee, for an afternoon snack, or as a holiday dessert.
Pumpkin cookies
A pumpkin cookie recipe you can't miss: find out how to make pumpkin cookies with raisins, a sweet treat perfect as a dessert or your breakfast this fall. Look no further if you've been looking for a recipe that will give you deliciously crunchy cookies. There is magic in every bite, and they are sure to delight you. Lovely, buttery, soft pumpkin cookies with a bit of a crunch – absolutely delicious.
Pumpkin dip
This pumpkin dip from Little Sunny Kitchen is rich and creamy, with a wonderfully smooth texture. It's a super healthy and easy-to-prepare dip that goes well with toasted pita bread, but you can also eat it with celery sticks, carrots, or sliced cucumbers.
Pumpkin smoothie
You’ve been putting pumpkin in your coffee, so why not in your smoothie? This fall, spice up your smoothie with a little pumpkin puree. The ingredients for this delicious pumpkin smoothie from Budget Bytes are simple: pumpkin purée, frozen banana, ground flaxseed, pumpkin pie spice, milk or coconut milk, almond milk or other dairy-free substitutes, a sweetener of your choice, and vanilla extract. The frozen banana provides an ice-cream-like consistency, and the ground flaxseed almost makes the smoothie taste like a graham cracker has been mixed right in.
Pumpkin cheesecake
Cheesecake meets pumpkin pie – a match made in heaven. This pumpkin cheesecake recipe from Natasha's Kitchen is easy to make and tastes delicious. This fantastic pumpkin cheesecake is like a sweet symphony for the taste buds, and your guests will be humming with delight – one bite and they won't be able to resist going back for more. As an optional garnish, a drizzle of salted caramel sauce is always welcome, as is a dollop of whipped cream.
Pumpkin risotto
In the mood for a delicious Italian dish? This pumpkin risotto is such a warm and comforting meal. Perfect for the cold season, this recipe is easy to make and satisfying but not heavy. Try this recipe if you're looking for something special to serve during the holiday season. It's a delicious way to show your guests how much you care.
Pumpkin lasagna
This vegetarian pumpkin lasagna from Taste of Home is a beautiful, rich and tasty Italian dish, perfect for chilly days when you want something hot from the oven to keep you toasty. This healthy pumpkin lasagna recipe includes mushrooms for a delicious umami taste and makes the perfect freezer-friendly dinner. This mouthwatering and filling comfort food meal will make you close your eyes in delight as you take your first bite.
Pumpkin gnocchi
This fluffy pumpkin gnocchi with butter and sage is easy to make, pillowy soft and golden brown, with a crispy outer layer. The pumpkin is the star of this dish – besides making it a vibrant orange colour, it provides sweetness and moisture. This recipe is perfect for a winter meal or as a quick and easy comfort food during a busy weekday. This meal is bursting with fall flavours and is sure to become a family favourite.
To learn more about this beloved fall vegetable, take a look at different pumpkin varieties.
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