20 Seasonal Recipes That Start With Canned Pumpkin Puree

If you’re anything like us, you always have a few cans of pumpkin puree on hand this time of year. Canned pumpkin is just the thing for all kinds of seasonal recipes, sweet and savory alike. It adds a pure pumpkin flavor to pies, cookies, and even ice cream. And the best part is, you don’t have to cook and mash your own pumpkin. Using canned pumpkin puree is a convenient shortcut to use, especially during the holidays when you have more important things to think about. 

Just like a lot of canned fruits and vegetables, pumpkin is pureed and preserved when its perfectly ripe and in season, so each can is guaranteed to be perfectly sweet. It can add moisture to baked goods and a creamy texture to pasta and sandwich spreads. We’ll show you how to incorporate canned pumpkin into your favorite autumn recipes, whether you’re using the whole can or need to use up a few leftover spoonfuls.