Tag: Pumpkin

Mini pumpkins are small in size, averaging seven centimeters in diameter and weighing six ounces to two pounds, and are squat, round, and flattened in shape with a small, light brown stem. The smooth rind is deeply ribbed, firm, and bright orange. What is very small pumpkins called? jack-be-little pumpkins. Are mini pumpkins just small […]

6"–7″ diameter. Variety Information: Small, round pumpkin, 6″–7″ diameter, flattened at ends. Developed for cooking, ‘Sugar Pie’ has thick, sweet, fine-grained, orange-yellow flesh. How big do Sugar Pie pumpkins get? 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 […]

Just like all types of winter squash, sugar pumpkins can be baked, roasted, boiled, stewed, steamed, and pureed. You can even cook them in your Instant Pot. For the best flavor, however, I recommend slathering the skin and flesh in a little oil and baking or roasting in the oven. Can you eat the skin […]

Sugar pumpkin is a term used to describe various cultivars of winter squash known for their sweet flavor and firm, smooth, dense flesh, which makes them ideal for making pumpkin pies and other baked items such as cookies and breads. What is the difference between a sugar pumpkin and regular pumpkin? First off, sugar pumpkins […]

Blue Doll pumpkins are edible. The flesh is sweet which makes them ideal for pie fillings. They can be used for savory dishes as well, including soups and pasta dishes. What pumpkins are not edible? Which part of the pumpkin can I eat? You can eat all of the pumpkin – except for its stalk. […]

Abdominal pain; Vomiting; Dizziness; and. Hair loss, in rare instances. Can you get sick from eating old pumpkin? Symptoms of Toxic Squash Syndrome If you have eaten even just a few bites of exceedingly bitter squash, pumpkin, cucumber or another member of the cucurbit family, watch for these symptoms: Abdominal Pain. Diarrhea. Nausea. Can pumpkin […]

Save the skin. If the pumpkin flesh is still stringy (like spaghetti squash), it needs to bake a little bit longer. 7. Once all flesh is removed from the skin, place it in a bowl and blend further with an immersion blender (or use a food processor) until desired consistency. What can I do with […]

Here are a few of our favorites. Make pumpkin juice and pretend you’re in Harry Potter. Pumpkin juice, that stalwart of the Hogwarts Great Hall, is actually easy to make–you don’t even need a juicer. Toast the pumpkin seeds. Make a pumpkin guts face mask. Try a new pumpkin recipe. Throw the pumpkin guts at […]

Although typical large carving pumpkins can taste awful, they are edible. It is always best to use “cooking pumpkins” when selecting a pumpkin which you intend to eat. If you are carving it for Halloween before eating, wash it before you cut into it and rinse it again after displaying. Can Halloween pumpkin be cooked? […]

Once you’ve roasted the pumpkin you could eat it as a side to roast chicken or a delicious autumn pie. It also mashes well once cooked so can be used as an alternative to mashed potatoes. Can you use Halloween pumpkins for baking? Can you cook halloween pumpkins? You sure can! Halloween pumpkins are just […]

However, domestically grown cucurbits can develop unsafe levels of cucurbitacin if they are cross-pollinated with wild plants or grown with inadequate water or fertilization. You can identify a poisonous cucurbit by its extremely bitter taste. It is important to spit it out because even a few bites can poison you. Can pumpkin be poisonous? Eating […]

Black futsus look like a pumpkin married a berry. You can eat it raw or cooked; it’s commonly roasted. They are more nutty and earthy than sweet when raw, but they do get sweet as they roast. Are any pumpkins poisonous? Toxic Squash Syndrome Pumpkins are classified as cucurbits, a family of flowering gourd plants […]

15-20 minutes. Boil the pumpkin: Place the pumpkin slices into a large pot. Pour water over them until it almost covers the surface. Bring it to a boil partly covered over medium-high heat. Once the water begins to boil, lower the heat and allow the pumpkin to simmer until they’re fork tender, for 15-20 minutes. […]

Those big pumpkins you see at the pumpkin patch for carving into jack-o’-lanterns look appealing, but they’re the worst for cooking and baking. While yes, they are edible and you can cook with them, they’re very stringy, bland, and watery. What can I do with a large pumpkin? The average pumpkin costs about $3 but […]

Pumpkins, and other members of the squash family (marrows, courgettes, cucumbers, squashes etc.) can, if cross-fertilised with wild members of the family or with ornamental gourds, produce seeds which will grow into poisonous plants, giving rise to “toxic squash syndrome” if eaten. Are any pumpkins not edible? First, pumpkin is a type of squash and […]

We like butternut pumpkins best when they’re roasted, but this hardy oblong variety is one of the most versatile options in the pumpkin aisle. Butternuts are a little sweeter, dryer and can be turned into soups, roasted with cinnamon or put to use in most cooked pumpkin dishes. What type of pumpkin is good for […]

sugar pumpkins. For cooking, you’ll want to use sugar pumpkins (also called pie or sweet pumpkins), which are small and round. Long Island Cheese pumpkins, which are more oblong and can look like a wheel of cheese, are also good to eat. Field types are larger; have watery, stringy flesh; and are best used for […]

They can be used in both sweet and savory preparations, but their sweet flavor lends itself best to desserts and baked goods such as pie fillings, scones, and cakes. Blue pumpkins can also be cooked and blended into soups, stews, and curries or cooked and added to risotto, gnocchi, ravioli, salads, and pasta dishes. Are […]

While you can roast a pumpkin whole, it saves some time to halve it or cut it into wedges. This also gives you a chance to scoop out all the seeds, which you can roast as a snack. Unlike some other types of squash, pumpkins have thick skin, which is best removed from the flesh […]

Baking a pumpkin is as simple as cleaning it, cutting it into chunks, and sticking it in the oven. Heat oven to 325ºF. Scrub the outside of the pumpkin with a vegetable brush to remove any visible dirt. Cut off the stem, then cut the pumpkin in half (from top to bottom). Can you cook […]