These Pumpkin Recipes Will Have You Rethinking Fall Dining (2024)

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Yes, pumpkins are iconic for fall decorating. But fresh pumpkin is also very good for you! This fall fruit (yes, it's botanically a fruit) is easy to grow, fun to cook with, and should be a regular part of all all your fall weeknight recipes! To help inspire you, we've got more than three dozen of our favorite ways with pumpkin both fresh and canned, below. Enjoy!

Do you love pumpkin? What's your favorite way to eat it? Tell us in the comments!

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One-Pot Squash Soup

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One of the first things we make when winter squash is in season is this classic soup. It calls for Butternut, but pumpkin works just as well. Don't skip on the popcorn for croutons. It's a genius step!

Get the recipe for Squash Soup.

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The Best, Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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When you think of eating pumpkin of course, one food comes first. This is your basic, never-fail recipe, but with one seriously smart addition: an optional brulée (burnt sugar) on the top of the pie, which adds oodles of flavor.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Pie.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Monkey Bread

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Treat brunch (or dessert, or any time) guests to this absolutely stunning brioche baked treat. It's covered in spiced sugar, coffee butter, and a pumpkin spice glaze that'll have folks licking the pan.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Spice Latte Monkey Bread.

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Ginger Pumpkin Pie

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If your feeling is that standard pumpkin pie recipes could use just a little more oomph, give this spicy recipe a whirl! With three different kinds of ginger—plus a gingersnap cookie crust—this one is sure to blow their socks off!

Get the recipe for Ginger Pumpkin Pie.

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Savory Pumpkin Soup with Spice Shake

This vegetarian pumpkin soup is topped with our homemade blend of autumn spices. It's like comfort in a bowl.

Get the recipe for Savory Pumpkin Soup with Spice Shake.

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Pumpkin & Pesto Crostini

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Make this simple pumpkin recipe as a hors d'oeuvre, an appetizer, or an afternoon snack.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Cookie Crust

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With a pecan cookie crust, a fluffy, light custard filling, and all the PSL-spiced flavor you can handle, you'll definitely want to leave some room for an extra slice of this delicious pumpkin cheesecake.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake with Cookie Crust.

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Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

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Aren't these the cutest? Canned pumpkin gives them an extra creamy flavor, and you can make the ridges of the "pumpkin" with a fork and the stem with a little cornichon.

Get the recipe for Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs.

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Pumpkin-Spiced Buns with Spiderweb Glaze

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Make these on the weekend, and you'll have an easy, delicious, and seasonal breakfast all week long.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin-Spiced Buns with Spiderweb Glaze.

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Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies

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These easy to make hand pies make a spooky breakfast or after-school treat.

Get the recipe Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies.

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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Pine Nut Gremolata

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This creamy pumpkin pasta and flavorful gremolata will become a permanent dish in your autumn dinner rotation in no time!

Get the recipe for Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Pine Nut Gremolata.

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PSL Cheesecake

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Yep. We turned your favorite fall drink into a decadent cheesecake. And it's everything you're hoping it could be.

Get the recipe for PSL Cheesecake.

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Pumpkin, Beef, and Black Bean Chili

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The addition of pumpkin makes this hearty beef and bean chili perfect for fall.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin, Beef, and Black Bean Chili.

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Pumpkin Mousse

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This giant trifle is just an enormous share-worthy sweet fall dessert piled high with loads of whipped cream and shaved chocolate. I mean, if you like that sort of thing, it's pretty good.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Mousse.

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Thai Noodle Soup with Shrimp & Pumpkin

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Try adding cubed pumpkin to this classic Thai dish for a tasty seasonal variation.

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Pumpkin Cannelloni with Sage Brown-Butter Sauce

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No need to make fresh pasta for these silky ricotta-pumpkin cannelloni—oven-ready lasagna sheets work just fine.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Cannelloni with Sage Brown-Butter Sauce.

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Pecan-Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

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Looking for a delicious dessert other than pie to serve at Thanksgiving dinner? Not anymore! Our Pecan-Pumpkin Bundt Cake will be a crowd favorite.

Get the recipe for Pecan-Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze.

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Harvest Pumpkin Soup

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Soup is a seriously underrated way to serve pumpkin. A little stock, some chunks of the squash, some spice and an immersion blender, and you've got dinner done!

Get the recipe for Harvest Pumpkin Soup.

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Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Muffins

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Just imagine waking up to a plate of these delicious pumpkin muffins with surprise cheesecake-like centers inside!

Get the recipe for Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Muffins.

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Risotto with Pumpkin

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This recipe gets flavor from Parmesan cheese, rosemary, and porcini mushrooms.

Get the recipe for Risotto with Pumpkin.

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FAQs

What can I do with tasteless pumpkins? ›

I like to roast wedges of pumpkin which helps to reduce the moisture content, making it taste richer and sweeter. You can flavour the pumpkin at this point by rubbing it with a spice of choice. Place a couple of halved onions to cook with the pumpkin to either use in the soup or as a garnish.

What is the best way to cook pumpkin? ›

Cooking the Pumpkin

If you're roasting, roast at 400 F for 35 to 45 minutes or until the flesh is soft. If you're steaming, fill your steamer pot with a few inches of water, bring it to a boil.

What is the meat of the pumpkin called? ›

The pulp is part of the pumpkin fruit that we eat, and is often called the 'meat' of the pumpkin. This is what is used to cook soups, pies, bread, and other yummy treats!

What is a complimentary flavor to pumpkin? ›

To complement pumpkin with sweet flavor pairings, consider using spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and vanilla, or sweet ingredients like chocolate, maple, honey, cranberries or brown sugar. Create savory dishes by pairing pumpkin with spices like chilies, cajun, cayenne or pepper.

What are 5 ways pumpkins can be used? ›

Five ways to use your pumpkin after Halloween
  • Roasted pumpkin seeds. Use the part of a pumpkin that most would throw away and make roasted pumpkin seeds. ...
  • Pumpkin pie. Pumpkin pie is a traditional American favourite. ...
  • Stuffed pumpkin. ...
  • Pumpkin soup. ...
  • Pumpkin cake.

What are 5 uses for pumpkins? ›

Here are eight ways to use pumpkins.
  • New coffee. Cosy up with a spiced pumpkin latte as a change from your usual cappuccino or mug of hot chocolate. ...
  • Baked and filled. Turn pumpkins into edible shells for all sorts of tasty fillings. ...
  • Sweet tart. ...
  • Dainty dumplings. ...
  • Savoury snack. ...
  • Super seeds. ...
  • Smoky supper. ...
  • Party essentials.

Can dogs eat pumpkin? ›

Yes, dogs can eat pumpkin and it is actually often added to dog foods. Check the label of some dog treats and you may find pumpkin on the ingredient list there too. However, if you are feeding fresh pumpkin, you will need to be careful about which part you're feeding as the stem and leaves are covered in prickly hairs.

Why should you not throw away pumpkins? ›

Pumpkins that end up in landfills have a hard time breaking down because landfills function to store material and don't have much oxygen to allow organics to decompose properly. When organic materials don't have enough oxygen to break down, they release methane gas, a greenhouse gas that is harmful to the environment.

What part of the pumpkin is not edible? ›

Which part of the pumpkin can I eat? You can eat all of the pumpkin - except for its stalk. Whether you can eat the skin or not depends on the variety. Smaller varieties such as onion squash have deliciously edible skin, the skin of larger varieties may be too tough to eat or less than appealing.

What can I spray on pumpkins so they don't get eaten? ›

Vinegar: Spray your edible fall decorations with vinegar, as the strong scent is believed to be a deterrent for squirrels and other critters. But keep in mind that this may make your front porch smell unpleasant, too. Pet hair: Sprinkle pet hair on and around your pumpkins.

Is pumpkin puree the same as canned pumpkin? ›

Canned pumpkin (labeled as "100% pure pumpkin") is a purée of pumpkin that is sometimes mixed with other kinds of winter squash. It is unsweetened and does not contain any added spices. Canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing, and you'll often see the terms used interchangeably in recipes and cookbooks.

Do you need to peel pumpkin before cooking? ›

If the pumpkin is particularly big, cut it into quarters then, using a small, sharp knife, pare off the skin (unless you plan to roast it, in which case the skin can stay on). Then cut into chunks or wedges as required.

Why is canned pumpkin better to use in baking? ›

So, Why Used Canned Pumpkin Instead of Fresh?
  • Canned Pumpkin Saves Time and Effort. “Making pumpkin puree is time-consuming,” says Maggie. ...
  • Canned Pumpkin Delivers Consistent Results. ...
  • Canned Just Tastes Better. ...
  • Canned Pumpkin Is Cost-Effective. ...
  • Canned Pumpkin Is Readily Available.
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What proteins go well with pumpkin? ›

Like all sweet and creamy textures, pumpkin loves the savoury flavour of bacon, fried until crisp and sprinkled on top of a pumpkin and potato puree. Grilled pork goes well with pumpkin. Beef is also a great protein for pumpkin dishes.

What meat goes well with squash? ›

Roasted butternut squash is also delicious with any holiday main: roast chicken, roast turkey, ham, prime rib; whatever your family loves!

What main dish goes well with pumpkin soup? ›

Butternut squash risotto is perfect alongside pumpkin soup because it shares many of the same fall flavors but has a different texture. Risotto is made easier in the Instant Pot in this recipe.

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