Pumpkin Recipes | Hallmark Ideas & Inspiration (2024)

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By Jennifer Fujita on August 7, 2017

Here’s to the pumpkin, America’s versatile fall favorite. Almost all the parts of this super squash are edible, including the flesh inside, the seeds, the leaves and even the flowers. Then, if you have a fairy godmother, she can transform the pumpkin shell into a carriage for transportation to the nearest royal ball! These 10 easy pumpkin recipes will help you celebrate pumpkins throughout the season.

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Pumpkin crunch cake

This Pumpkin Crunch Cake recipe is a scrumptious twist on pumpkin pie, adding a little variety to your Thanksgiving dessert table. The goodness on top becomes a crunchy bottom crust. This pumpkin dessert recipe is super easy, and yet, so impressive! Don't be surprised if this becomes a Thanksgiving favorite.

Pumpkin fluff dip

As an appetizer, snack or dessert, this Pumpkin Fluff Dip recipe quickly takes center stage. Use mini graham crackers or gingersnaps to scoop up this addictive dip. Of course, you can always ditch the cookies for a spoon and serve this yummy pumpkin dip as individual desserts. Perfect for football games, Thanksgiving or any fall gathering!

Pumpkin muffins

Butterscotch and cinnamon chips are the key to this simple Pumpkin Muffin recipe. These deliciously different pumpkin muffins are made from a boxed spice cake mix and only four other ingredients. In just a few minutes, you can create Pumpkin Muffins that will delight your friends and family.

Pumpkin pie martini

A round of these Pumpkin Pie Martini co*cktails and some spicy snacks are all you need for a perfect fall happy hour. Pumpkin liqueur gives this martini its festive fall flavor. A cinnamon stick and a sprinkle of nutmeg provide the finishing touches to this yummy Pumpkin Pie Martini.

Pumpkin soup

A touch of curry powder brings out the natural sweetness of pumpkin in this smooth, pretty Pumpkin Soup. Whether you serve it for dinner on a fall evening, as an appetizer for friends and family or as a side dish at your Thanksgiving gathering, everyone will enjoy the creamy goodness of this Pumpkin Soup.

Spicy pumpkin chowder

The smoky bacon in this Spicy Pumpkin Chowder recipe provides the perfect contrast to pumpkin. Adding hearty potatoes and corn makes it even more delicious and filling. Add a salad and bread and you've got a wonderful fall dinner—it's like serving autumn in a bowl!

Pumpkin pie

You'll find lots of recipes for making pumpkin pie, the Miss Congeniality of all pies. But Hallmark has a tried-and-true Pumpkin Pie recipe sure to please even the pickiest of your pumpkin eaters. This traditional Pumpkin Pie recipe is topped with gingery whipped cream for a touch of novelty.

Pumpkin ice cream

You don’t need an ice cream maker to transform the darling of fall coffee drinks, the pumpkin spice latte, into amazing pumpkin ice cream. This Pumpkin Ice Cream recipe combines coffee and pumpkin flavors in a refreshing frozen dessert. It's an innovative way to celebrate fall. Yum and then some!

Pumpkin cookies

These soft, fluffy cookies topped with a brown sugar glaze put the mmm in pummmpkin. Canned pumpkin, flour, sugar, eggs, brown sugar and other spices create a velvety dough easily dropped by the tablespoon on ungreased baking sheets. After they cool, spread the creamy glaze on each cookie. This easy Pumpkin Cookie recipe is great for classroom parties or other Halloween or fall get-togethers.

60-second sweets video: Pumpkin mousse

Spice things up with some light and frothy fall fare. Watch our fun how-to video for a step-by-step guide to creating this delicious dessert. In minutes, you'll have a people-pleasing pumpkin treat simple enough for weekday dinners and elegant enough for larger fall or Thanksgiving gatherings.

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How do you prepare pumpkin? ›

Place 1/2 butternut pumpkin (cubed) in a large saucepan and fill with enough water to cover by 2.5cm. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20-25 mins or until the pumpkin is very tender. Strain in a colander and set colander over the hot saucepan to allow pumpkin to steam dry.

Is pumpkin pie healthy? ›

Pros: According to the USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we should all be eating 2 cups of orange veggies each week. Pumpkin pie can help meet these recommendations plus that brilliant orange color provides the antioxidants vitamin A and lutein.

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How to eat canned pumpkin? ›

Add it…

To yogurt.
To oatmeal.
To pancakes , waffles, crepes.
To toast with a drizzle of honey.
To legume dishes, such as lentils, chickpeas, or black beans.
To sour cream (for soups and tacos)
To curry, soups, chili, or stew.

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How to make pumpkin taste good? ›

Cook It on the Stove

Briefly cooking your canned pumpkin purée on the stove can help improve both the flavor and texture. This method helps reduce excess moisture, which gives the pumpkin a superior texture. It also releases the natural pumpkin flavor and helps reduce the metallic taste from the can.

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Do you need to peel pumpkin before cooking? ›

No need to peel

For thicker skinned squash it is often easier to cut the squash into large wedges, roast, and then peel the skin off after it's cooked when it's softer and easier.

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Is pumpkin good for blood pressure? ›

To help decrease your blood pressure, try eating pumpkin, which contains potassium that helps to control blood pressure. Potassium also helps with bone health and decreases your risk for diabetes. Around 10% of your daily potassium is found in just a half-cup serving of canned pumpkin.

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Should diabetics eat pumpkin pie? ›

Diabetics can enjoy their favourite foods containing carbohydrates. They just need to keep a check on the portions and follow the diabetic plan for diabetes. There are various diabetic diet recipes to enjoy and creamy pumpkin pie is one of them. Here is the pumpkin pie recipe that you should definitely try.

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Is pumpkin pie good for the colon? ›

Pumpkin is rich in fiber and contains prebiotics, which can help improve digestive system health and bowel movement. It may help relieve constipation and diarrhea in some people.

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Can I eat pumpkin right out of the can? ›

Pumpkin puree is made by steaming and pureeing squash so there are no added ingredients. Is canned pumpkin cooked? Yes, it's already been cooked via steaming. It's safe to eat canned pumpkin straight from the can, but it's infinitely better baked into a pan of pumpkin bars.

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How much canned pumpkin should you eat a day? ›

It is safe and healthy to eat pumpkin every day, but Campbell suggests sticking to only one serving per day—about half a cup of canned pumpkin and one cup of raw pumpkin – for a couple reasons. “Although pumpkins are great for you, they do contain a good amount of fiber,” says Menshulam.

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How do you prepare raw pumpkins to eat? ›

First, use a very sharp knife to cut the pumpkin in half on one side of the stem (with stem facing upward). Use a spoon to scoop out the pumpkin seeds and discard or save for roasting. To make it easier to peel the pumpkin, place in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes until slightly soft.

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What part of the pumpkin do you use? ›

First off, all parts of the pumpkin- the flowers, leaves, stems, seeds, flesh, and skin- are edible! If you grow your own pumpkins, you can collect and eat the leaves and flowers. The flowers can be eaten raw or you can use them in salads, pancake batter, or by frying them.

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Pumpkin Recipes | Hallmark Ideas & Inspiration (2024)

Pumpkin crunch cake

Pumpkin fluff dip

Pumpkin muffins

Pumpkin pie martini

Pumpkin soup

Spicy pumpkin chowder

Pumpkin pie

Pumpkin ice cream

Pumpkin cookies

60-second sweets video: Pumpkin mousse

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