Pumpkin puree

Cooked, mashed pumpkin sold canned. Not the same as pumpkin pie filling, which already has sugar and spices mixed in. Plain puree is the base you season yourself.

Used for

  • pumpkin pie
  • baking
  • soups
  • pancakes

In the kitchen

  • Whisk into batter.
  • Simmer into soups for body.
  • Check labels. Don't confuse with pre-spiced pie filling.

Picking it at the store

  • Double-check the can says '100% pumpkin' or 'pumpkin puree'. 'pumpkin pie filling' is a different, pre-sweetened product sitting right next to it on the shelf.
  • Homemade puree is wetter than canned. Drain it in a strainer before using in a recipe built around canned.

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