Over 30 Yummy Pumpkin Recipes

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I love this list of yummy pumpkin recipes. They’re perfect for fall flavors, and so simple to make! Add this to your list of must-make Easy Pumpkin Recipes!

In my opinion, you can never have too many pumpkin desserts and dishes this time of year. Be sure to bookmark and come back often to work your way through the list!

There are plenty of delicious ways to use pumpkin to make all kinds of things – from muffins to pie to cookie bars and even pasta!

Whether you’re looking for dessert, snacks for the kids, or dinner, I hope you love looking at these yummy pumpkin recipes!

Want to get the kids into the kitchen? Don’t miss this list of 30 pumpkin recipes kids can make!

What spices go well with pumpkin?

Pumpkin has a naturally mild, slightly sweet, earthy flavor, so it pairs beautifully with both sweet and savory spices. Here are the best ones:

Sweet Spice Pairings

• Cinnamon – the classic warm, cozy pumpkin partner.
• Nutmeg – adds depth and a nutty sweetness.
• Cloves – strong and aromatic, use sparingly.
• Allspice – tastes like a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
• Ginger – adds a little zesty kick to balance sweetness.
• Cardamom – floral and citrusy, lovely in desserts.
• Vanilla – enhances pumpkin’s natural sweetness.

Savory Spice Pairings

• Sage – earthy and herby, great in soups or roasted pumpkin.
• Thyme – adds a subtle woodsy flavor.
• Rosemary – bold, fragrant, perfect with roasted pumpkin.
• Cumin – brings a warm, slightly smoky flavor.
• Coriander – adds a citrusy brightness.
• Smoked Paprika – balances sweetness with a savory, smoky edge.
• Curry Powder – creates a rich, complex flavor in soups or stews.

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How do I know if canned pumpkin is really pumpkin and not squash?

Even if it’s technically “squash,” canned pumpkin is chosen to give you that classic pumpkin taste and texture in pies, soups, and desserts.

Check the Label

• If it says “100% Pure Pumpkin”, it usually contains Dickinson pumpkin, a variety of squash that’s technically a pumpkin cultivar—just not the round, jack-o’-lantern type.
• If it lists “squash” or “pumpkin & squash” in the ingredients, it’s a blend.

Look at the Brand

• Libby’s dominates the market and uses their own strain of pumpkin (a type of squash, but for pie-making).
• Generic or other brands sometimes use butternut or a mix.

Trust the Texture & Flavor

• Canned pumpkin will almost never taste like carving pumpkins (which are stringy and watery).
• Instead, it’s made from denser, sweeter varieties that are closer to squash in flavor.

        

 

More Fun Recipes for Fall

• Autumn Snack Board Recipe
• Pumpkin Spice Cheese Ball
• Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

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Which of these simple pumpkin recipes are you going to make first?

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