Tag: Pumpkin

It Starts In the Patches In those cases, the excess pumpkins are typically donated to local zoos, given to a farm’s animals such as hungry pigs and eager cattle, or “disced” by farmers and used as natural fertilizer for the land. What happens to pumpkins that are not sold? “Larger pumpkin growers,” said Mynatt, “usually […]

You can absolutely cook pumpkin the way you would cook any other winter squash. The varieties that are bred primarily for decorative use and Jack-o-lanterns may not be quite as flavorful or might be a bit stringier than pumpkins bred specifically for pies and other culinary uses but they are all edible. Which Decorative pumpkins […]

Pumpkin puree stays ‘good’ for up to a year in the freezer, though the texture and quality will be best if used within a few months. To freeze, we divvy up our homemade pumpkin puree into usable portions in freezer-safe containers – such as wide-mouth glass pint jars, or these BPA-free plastic freezer containers. How […]

Technically, the skin of nearly all pumpkin and squash varieties is edible; however, some varieties’ skins are simply too tough and take too long to soften when cooking, resulting in the flesh being ready well before the skin. What happens if you eat pumpkin skin? Like other fruits and vegetables, a lot of the nutrients […]

14 delicious uses for Halloween pumpkins Roasted pumpkin seeds. Make pumpkin puree. Pickled pumpkin rinds. Bake a pumpkin pie. Make your own pumpkin spice latte. Make pumpkin chili. Dehydrate your own pumpkin pie leather. Bake some pumpkin bread or muffins. What can you do with pumpkins after Halloween? 8 Ways to Reuse/Recycle Pumpkins After Halloween […]

A cooked pumpkin that is blended or mashed in a food processor to create a smooth pulp. This round orange ingredient can be baked, roasted, sautéed, steamed or boiled. Is canned pumpkin 100% pumpkin? If you’re buying a can of pumpkin off the shelf, you should know that it’s not made from the same orange […]

Pumpkin is such a fantastic food for digestion. It’s very easy to digest because it’s low in starch and sugar, but still high in fiber. Pumpkin is also a soft food so your body doesn’t have to go through much to break it down. Does pumpkin help upset stomach? Aid Digestive Health Cooked pumpkin can […]

What I found is that the biggest difference is the texture. The canned pumpkin has a sort of cottage cheese/ricotta texture, whereas the fresh pumpkin has a more sweet potato-like, thicker, more velvety texture. I personally think the fresh pumpkin pie texture is better. Can I use fresh pumpkin instead of canned? Making pumpkin puree […]

nothing kicks gastronomy into high gear like Trader Joe’s 100% pure puree of pumpkin. Which canned pumpkin is real pumpkin? Instead, most canned pumpkin in the U.S. is made from a type of pumpkin that doesn’t look all that typical. Dickinson pumpkins, also known as Dickinson squash, are the pumpkins used to make the majority […]

The mass-produced standard orange pumpkins sold for Halloween have been bred and grown as decorations, not as food and not for flavor. Are Halloween pumpkins safe to eat? You probably wouldn’t want to eat these Jack O’Lanterns since they’ve been carved and sitting out. But this variety of pumpkin is perfectly edible and nutritious. Pumpkins […]

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 […]