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50 Ways to Use Canned Pumpkin Puree

  • Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Joy to the world; autumn is here. I love that the season gives me an excuse to use pumpkin! I'm not talking the disgusting artificial pumpkin flavor that you can find in your run-of-the-mill chain coffee shop. I'm talking real pumpkin, pumpkin puree, & all that good stuff. I had a very tempting can of pumpkin puree sitting patiently in my cabinet & I figured there's no better time to utilize it. 

canned pumpkin puree

Of course we all know that there's pumpkin pie, but how else can you use pumpkin puree? Well check out this list of ways to utilize it. I wanted to challenge myself to find a variety of options to consume pumpkin without feeling bored. I was thoroughly surprised with the flavor & depth it gave my food & drinks. It's as simple as adding it to your favorite grub, beverages, & sauces. Autumnize your recipes by dropping in some pumpkin! Check out this list.

Wanna get excited for autumn? Be sure to read 23 Things to Look Forward to in the Fall! :]

canned pumpkin puree
Give your coffee some flavor by mixing in a dollop of pumpkin puree.
Drinks:
1. Coffee
2. Chai latte
3. Milk shake
4. Protein shake
5. Smoothie
6. Cider
7. Hot chocolate
8. Pumpkin spice latte
9. Egg nog
10. Cocktail

canned pumpkin puree
 My oatmeal tasted scrumptious with pumpkin puree, pecans, & chia seeds.

Sweet:
11. Oatmeal
12. Pancakes
13. Waffles
14. Muffins
15. Cookies
16. Macarons
17. Empanada
18. Pumpkin butter
19. Cheesecake
20. Yogurt
21. Pumpkin bread
22. Scones
23. Brownies
24. Fudge
25. French toast
26. Pudding
27. Ice cream
28. Cinnamon rolls
29. Donuts/ donut holes
30. Applesauce
31. Cream cheese
32. Granola
33. Syrup
34. Coffee creamer
35. Frosting

canned pumpkin puree
 Cook your veggies normally & include some pumpkin puree along with your spices.

Savory:
36. Soup/stew/chili
37. Gnocchi
38. Stir fry 
39. Pasta
40. Macaroni & cheese
41. Risotto
42. Quinoa
43. Hummus
44. Cornbread
45. Curry
46. Mashed potatoes
47. Quesadilla
48. Dinner rolls
49. Biscuits
50. Pumpkin Alfredo sauce

canned pumpkin puree
 Combine a couple tablespoons of pumpkin puree with your pancake batter.

It's truly as simple as incorporating a little dollop of pumpkin puree to your food. Put some in your quesadilla or drop it in your mac & cheese. Plop a little into your coffee or latte for some flavor. Mix some in to your usual cookie or brownie batter. How will you use canned pumpkin puree this season? Are you a fan of pumpkin or do you find it overrated? Did I miss something? Leave a comment with other ideas on how to use pumpkin. :]

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53 comments

  1. Trang DoSeptember 16, 2015 at 1:13 AM

    OMG!! Looks Yummmyyy!!! I want to taste it now, HOW?? :)
    Xoxo,
    Love from www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

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  2. LyndseyJSeptember 16, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    Oh fab post, Pumpkin isn't something we cook with a lot over in the UK but when I do next I will use some of these fab ideas other than the usual Pumpkin soup.
    xxx
    Lyndsey
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  3. Chrystin AponteSeptember 16, 2015 at 4:43 AM

    I love pumpkin! Here we eat it year round. I think your list about covered all of the uses! The only thing I would add is tarts! Savory tarts with pumpkin puree, mozzarella cheese and corn are really yummy! I also love pumpkin empanadas and mixing it into mac & cheese.

    xx Chrystin
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  4. Michele MSeptember 16, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    What a neat idea to give some fall flavor to the foods. I love pumpkin, especially the pumpkin pies. Autumnize....I am learning something new everyday. :)

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  5. Ela BellaWorldSeptember 16, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    I haven't thought about using pumpkin in most of these things, that's interesting!!! Thanks for sharing, I will remember it next time!

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  6. Carly ConnersSeptember 16, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    pumpkin veggies is a great idea! thanks!
    xx
    carly
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  7. Shireen L. PlattSeptember 16, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    I never thought of using pumpkin puree with pancake batter so thank you for the great idea!

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  8. Aleczandra SallowsSeptember 16, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    I love the idea of adding it to oatmeal! I eat that stuff almost every morning, and that would really spice it up!

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  9. Kathy McCarthySeptember 16, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Great post! I love all these ideas. I am going to have to try some. Pumpkin is so great in the fall!

    Kathy
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  10. StephanieSeptember 16, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    Looks so yummy! I love using it in cookies! :)

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  11. SummerSeptember 16, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    I love pumpkin! I could eat it everyday♥♥ Thanks for sharing these ideas.
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  12. Meghan ConardSeptember 16, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    Yum I love pumpkin! Great recipe ideas - that oatmeal looks delicious!
    xMC
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  13. Andrea jueongSeptember 16, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Omg,this looks delicious. I'll have to try something like this!
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  14. Eye See EuphoriaSeptember 16, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Yummy! Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Idu EmeziemSeptember 16, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    So cool. Didn't about some of these uses of pumpkin. I will bookmark this post cos I like everything pumpkin. Fragrances, candle and food.
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    1. Carmen VarnerSeptember 19, 2015 at 9:54 AM

      Yes I love pumpkin fragrances & candles as well. :]

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  16. Ivana SplitSeptember 16, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    great tips!

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  17. REENA♡September 17, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    Never try them on coffee (or even cocktail!) before, thanks for sharing these <3

    xox
    Reena
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    1. Carmen VarnerSeptember 19, 2015 at 9:55 AM

      The pumpkin in the coffee just added a mild pumpkiny flavor. :]

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  18. jadiee bevanSeptember 17, 2015 at 12:29 AM

    great blog post !! (as always! ) had a good read :D

    love it !!


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  19. Anna ProffittSeptember 17, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    I wish we could buy that in the uk! Every year I make my own out of pumpkins that are only around at halloween. I love me some pumpkin pie!
    Anna | aforvogue

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  20. isabel sellesSeptember 17, 2015 at 2:34 AM

    looks yummmyyyyyy

    xx

    isa

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    yummy, great post

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  22. LBGSeptember 17, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    Addicted to pumpkin! So many good ideas here!

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  23. Nicole K.September 17, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    YUMMY ♥.♥

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    Have an awesome day
    XOXO

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  24. Straight A StyleSeptember 17, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Such good tips! thank you! I always love pumpkin, but I had not thought about all these ways. The oatmeal looks awesome.

    Amy Ann
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  25. ►NadushSeptember 17, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    yummy post ! :)
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  26. StayStyledOCSeptember 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    YUUUUM! Had no idea you make so many things - love it.

    stay styled,

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  27. Helena GorisSeptember 17, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Really love your post ! xo
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  28. Оксана ЗолотухинаSeptember 17, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    I love pumpkin meals)) This is some really chic inspiration, I'd love to try, thanks for sharing!

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  29. Jalisa GSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    What an awesome post, Carmen! I just shared the idea of putting the puree in coffee with my hubby and he loved the idea! We'll definitely be trying this and the other suggestions you've made in the upcoming weeks! Thanks so much for sharing and have a wonderful day, beauty!

    XO,

    Jalisa
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    1. Carmen VarnerSeptember 19, 2015 at 9:57 AM

      That's awesome Jalisa. Hope you guys get to spice up your meals with a little pumpkin. :]

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  30. elisa bellinoSeptember 17, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Oltre alla zucca salverei anche le castagne, ecco perché si ingrassa in autunno-inverno, ci sono troppe cose buone.
    Mi salvo tutti i tuoi recipe!
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  31. Sofia GilardiniSeptember 17, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    Really love this post :) This looks so nice and yummy!
    xx sofia
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  32. Anita MorenoSeptember 18, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    Love this post!!!

    So healthy :)

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  33. Alyssa MartinezSeptember 18, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Never tried it but looks delicious. Thanks for sharing :)

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  34. Lacey SpruceSeptember 18, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    I want to try the oatmeal and the pancakes! Yum!

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    1. Carmen VarnerSeptember 19, 2015 at 9:58 AM

      Both of those are really easy to make & add the pumpkin. :]

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  35. Helen GriffithsSeptember 23, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Great post! I loooove cooking with pumpkin so I'll definitely have to try some of these ideas - I hadn't thought of putting pumpkin puree in drinks!

    Helen xx
    Hels Yeah | Fashion & Lifestyle

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  36. monica heinSeptember 29, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    i want to bake muffins or bread with my puree :)

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  37. Pamela McCraySeptember 30, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    These are such awesome ideas. Shared!!
    What's the 411?

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