Category: Fruits

You can eat all of the pumpkin – except for its stalk. 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. Can you eat the guts of the pumpkin? Turns out pumpkin guts are deeply flavorful and can also […]

Show Pumpkin – These are the pumpkins you buy to carve! However, you can’t make homemade pumpkin puree out of a carved pumpkin. If you’re wanting to be able to eat it afterward, then don’t carve your pumpkin. Painted Pumpkin – Yes, you can still cook those painted pumpkins down and use them for puree! […]

As soon as a pumpkin turns orange, people begin cooking pumpkins, and using them in every recipe they can find. At the same time, they ask “Are all varieties of pumpkins are edible?” The plain and simple truth is – – Yes, all varieties of pumpkins are edible. How can you tell if a pumpkin […]

Sadly, no. The density of pumpkin puree is too thick for the home canner to safely heat to the core and kill botulism spores. Yikes, just don’t go messing around with that. Nor are you able to safely can pumpkin puree in a water bath or pressure canner. Why can’t I can pumpkin puree? Most […]

Pumpkin puree can be labeled as 100% pure pumpkin, pumpkin puree, solid pack pumpkin, or simply “pumpkin.” Regardless of what it’s called, one thing pumpkin puree won’t contain is any sort of seasonings or sugar—it’s just cooked and mashed squash. Can I substitute pure pumpkin for pumpkin puree? Making pumpkin puree from scratch (actual fresh […]

First and foremost: Canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing. These terms are often used interchangeably in recipes (you may also see the term solid-pack pumpkin). All these terms mean 100% steamed and pureed pumpkin—no extras, no add-ins (nope, not even in the canned variety). Can you turn canned pumpkin into pumpkin puree? […]

Sugar Pie Pumpkins are bright orange and have a very light ribbing with well secured handles when mature. Vines can spread 1.8-2.4 m (6-8′) long and grow approximately 61-76 cm (24-30”) tall. Most pumpkins, even the smaller heirloom pumpkins need a lot of room to grow. How big is a sugar pie pumpkin? 6"–7" diameterVariety […]

With small edible sugar pie pumpkin, poke it all around with a sharp knife or fork, pop it into the microwave and cook on high for five minute intervals until it is easily pierced with a fork. Then cut it in half, remove the seeds and scoop out the flesh from the skin. How do […]

You might be at the risk of losing various nutrients if you do not consume these seeds in a proper way. Overcooking or lack of chewing will actually deprive you of the benefits. Crisp cooked pumpkin seeds are devoid of water-soluble nutrients such as Vitamin B6, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin C. Are […]

A Pricey Pumpkin The pumpkin was grown from the world’s most expensive pumpkin seed, bought by seed merchants Thompson & Morgan last year for £1,250. The seed was taken from the current world record holder, grown in Switzerland and weighing in at aneye-watering 2,323lb (1,054kg). What is the most expensive pumpkin seed? In a modern […]

Howden Pumpkins – This traditional old time favorite for carving weighs in at 18 -26 pounds. It has an intense bright orange color with defined ribs and strong handles for your Jack O Lanterns. The shape is round and slightly tall. How do you pick a perfect pumpkin for carving? Picking a Pumpkin for Carving […]

Uncarved pumpkins can last up to 12 weeks before they start to rot. So if your pumpkins are still whole and firm, hang on to them to add to the Thanksgiving dinner table for festive decor. If they’re still going strong after Thanksgiving, give them a coat of red and green paint and keep them […]

Most cultivars are edible, and you can make pie out of your giant ‘Jack-O-Lantern’ or ‘Howden’ Halloween gourds, but the flesh tends to be watery, stringy, and not-so-sweet. What’s the difference between pie pumpkins and regular pumpkins? Carving pumpkins (or jack-o-lantern pumpkins) tend to have pale orange flesh, and not very much of it. That […]

The average pumpkin costs about $3 but expect to pay more for an oversized gourd. Make Pumpkin Puree. Brew Pumpkin Spice Latte. Enjoy a Pumpkin Cocktail or Pumpkin Beer. Bake a Pumpkin Lasagna. Make Pumpkin Butter. Snack on Roasted Seeds. Make Vegetable Stock with the Guts. Bake Pumpkin Gut Bread. What can you use big […]

Here’s the deal. Those large, showing pumpkins are full of water. Yes, you can cook up the flesh, make soup, breads, and cookies. But if you want to make pie or any other recipe that calls for canned pumpkin, then you must get rid of a large amount of liquid. Are those giant pumpkins edible? […]

What to Do With Your Leftover Jack-O-Lanterns Compost it: If you compost, toss it in your compost bin. Bury it: If you don’t compost, consider burying the pumpkin in your garden. Feed the birds: Break up the pumpkin and toss it in the woods or bushes where birds can easily get to it. Are jack-o-lantern […]

What’s the difference? Carving pumpkins are typically thinner and easier to saw into. They also have less guts on the inside, which are also grainier and stringier, making them easier to clean. Pie pumpkins, meant for baking, are usually smaller and more rounded. Can you use regular pumpkins for baking? Yes, you can! But it […]

Raw pumpkin can be puréed and mixed into cottage cheese or grated and used as a nutrient-dense topping for salads and baked goods. Meanwhile, cooked pumpkin works well in soups, stir-fries, curries, and desserts. Pumpkin seeds can be seasoned and enjoyed raw or roasted for a simple snack option. Is it OK to eat raw […]

Jack-Be-Little. As adorable as their name suggests, these edible, palm-size minis become more uniformly orange as they ripen. They are the perfect choice (along with other mini-sized pumpkins such as the Baby Boo, Munchkin, or Sweetie Pie) for individual table setting decorations or decorating in small spaces. What are the orange and green pumpkins called? […]

It’s great for using in tasty Autumn recipes including pumpkin cake, pumpkin curry and more. You also don’t need to waste the pumpkin seeds once you’ve scooped them out as they make great bursts of flavour and nutrients for salads and soups – we have given our recommendations for these below too. Can you cook […]