Pumpkin Puree Recipes

Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin!

Have a few extra servings of pumpkin puree left in the can but don’t want to waste it? We made up a list of a few tips and tricks on how to get the most out of a can of pumpkin puree!

 

1. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread

Don’t go to the bagel store on the corner for a tub of flavored cream cheese, make your own! It’s super simple and all you need are a few ingredients – cream cheese, brown or granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and pumpkin puree. Beat one 8-ounce pack of room temperature cream cheese, ¼ to 1/3 cup of brown or granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup until creamy. Add 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree, ½ teaspoon each of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Serve with apples or crackers. Or just shmear it on a bagel!

 

2. Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait

This recipe is super simple and is a great twist on your daily routine of bringing yogurt to work or school. Swirl 2 to 3 tablespoons of pumpkin puree into a serving of plain Greek yogurt. Stir in a little cinnamon and nutmeg to taste, sprinkle with pecans, and drizzle with honey.

 

3. Pumpkin Smoothie

All you need are three ingredients for this delicious smoothie – banana, almond butter, water, ice and cinnamon. Blend 1 banana, 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 3 tablespoons almond butter, 1 cup water, and 1 cup ice. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Blend until smooth.

 

4. Pumpkin Latte

Make a pumpkin spice latte with real pumpkin – it’s easy and inexpensive! Combine one part hot coffee with two parts hot milk (dairy, almond, or soy). Add 2 to 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree and stir vigorously, then drizzle in honey. Stir again and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

 

5. Pumpkin Soup

Chilly fall weather means a nice, warm soup is always on the menu. In a medium pot, sauté one minced shallot and a few sprigs of thyme in olive oil until golden, then add 6 tablespoons pumpkin puree. Add 1.5 cups vegetable broth, thinning with more broth if desired. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove thyme stems. Add salt and pepper to taste.

 

6. Pumpkin Hummus Dip

A classic snack includes  pretzels, veggies or pita chips dipped in hummus. GIve your plain hummus an autumn twist with pumpkin puree. Stir 1 to 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree into plain hummus to taste, sprinkle with sea salt, and garnish with gorgeous and crunchy pumpkin seeds (pepitas).

 

 

Raise your hand if you love pumpkin everything as much as we do!