Fresh pumpkin recipes

By Allrecipes Editors

From pies and cakes to fast breads and pastries, pumpkin is one particular versatile veggie for baking. There's definitely no shame in employing canned pumpkin -- even professional bakers do it. But if you are baking with fresh pumpkin, right here are a few ideas to keep in thoughts. And do not miss the prime-rated Pumpkin Recipes beneath!

Pumpkin Cake III | Photo by momlovestocook

Smaller sized is Greater

Huge discipline pumpkins, which are bred for jack-o'-lanterns, are as well stringy for baking. Decide on sugar pie pumpkins or other flavorful varieties. Little and sweet with dark orange-colored flesh, they are excellent for pies, soups, muffins, and breads.

A medium-sized (4-pound) sugar pumpkin should yield all around one cups of mashed pumpkin. This puree can be utilized in all your recipes calling for canned pumpkin.

Select Your Method

There are three techniques to transform an uncooked pumpkin into the puree employed in baking:

Baking Strategy

Boiling Strategy

pumpkin puree | Photo by Meredith

Favored Pumpkin Recipes

Now that we have the pumpkin pured, let's get correct to the recipes. Right here are some 5-star favorites.

Pumpkin Breads

Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

"This is a fantastic outdated Maine recipe," says Laurie Bennett. "Moist and spicy. The bread actually tastes even better the day right after it is baked. Wonderful for vacation gift providing!"

Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread | Photograph by Holiday Baker

Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin Wheat Honey Muffins

"The goodness of total wheat flour and pumpkin sweetened with honey," says Colleen Moir. "Plump raisins and chopped walnuts add to the wholesome goodness of these muffins. Very good for breakfast, brunch or snack!"

Pumpkin Wheat Honey Muffins | Photograph by CCLoves2Bake

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

"You may be glad you made this recipe for pumpkin muffins with a cream cheese filling and a streusel topping," says Barb.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins | Photo by CClove's2bake

Pumpkin Scones

Chef John's Pumpkin Scones

Watch Chef John make his famous pumpkin scones with toasted pine nuts and a super-simple maple glaze. "They're great for any time of yr," says Chef John.

Cinnamon Rolls and Donuts

Kelsandra's Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

"These rolls had been Outstanding!" says mmchugh1982. "A good hybrid between cinnamon rolls & pumpkin bread."

Kelsandra's Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls | Photo by CClove's2bake

Maple Pumpkin Doughnuts

"Baked pumpkin doughnuts are dipped into a maple glaze and completed with some finely chopped pumpkin seeds," says sweetlab. "What a wonderful way to satisfy your sweet tooth this fall!"

Maple Pumpkin Doughnuts | Photo by lutzflcat

Pumpkin Cakes

Grandma Carol's Pumpkin Roll

A pecan and cream cheese filling is rolled into this pumpkin spice cake. "It is without having a doubt the very best pumpkin roll I have ever had!" says SusieQ. "You might want to halve the recipe unless of course you are producing for a crowd or to give away. It can make a whole lot."

Grandma Carol's Pumpkin Roll | Photograph by KGora

Ideal Pumpkin Cheesecake

"This cheesecake combines America's favourite cheese-primarily based dessert with America's preferred gourd! (Sorry, cucumbers!)," says Chef John. "There's a lot of substances, but the very good news is it's super-simple to do. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of toasted pumpkin seeds."

Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies III

Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies | Photo by Meredith

Pumpkin Pies

Homemade Fresh Pumpkin Pie

This pumpkin pie is created from scratch utilizing fresh pumpkins not canned. For the filling, you’ll basically boil cubes of pumpkin, and then mash the soft pumpkin with evaporated milk, eggs, and spices. "I have produced pumpkin pie for many years, constantly employing a various recipe -- this is the only recipe I will use from now on," says JTEFFRAY. "It was fantastic! Be certain to use sugar or cinderella pumkins, they are the ideal for pie."

Homemade Fresh Pumpkin Pie | Photo by llgrotts