Alternatively, skip the can andmake your own pumpkin puree, which is the same as canned pumpkin.

Spread a richcream cheese frostingon top for a sweet after-dinner treat.

Maple Pumpkin Pie

Maple syrupbrings earthy, rich sweetness to a traditional pumpkin pie.

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Alternatively, use your favorite shapes to make tasty pumpkin cookies any time of the year.

The addition of cream cheese makes it extra creamy.

Pumpkin Grilled Cheese

Got just a few tablespoons of pumpkin puree left in a can?

Pumpkin Muffins

Grace Elkus

Save them for this fun, nutritious take on a classic lunchtime favorite.

For easy party prep, whip these up a day or two ahead.

Eat it as a simple breakfast, or enjoy it as a snack with a cup of tea.

Pumpkin Spice Bread Recipe

Victor Protasio

It’s also amazing with aged rum, spiced rum, or brandy.

Pumpkin Pecan Crisps

These delicious pecan-and-oat-topped custards are made with canned pumpkin.

Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt for breakfast or creme fraiche for dessert.

Turkey-Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Caitlin Bensel

Pumpkin Cream Puffs

What to do with less than a can of pumpkin puree?

Make some pumpkin cream puffs.

These creamy orbs of pumpkin sweetness are a brown-sugar-bolstered dream.

Top View of Maple Pumpkin Pie on Top of Purple Fabric with Two Metal Forks Next to It

David Prince

It goes one step further with a caramel and toasted coconut topping.

Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Wondering how to make a fall favorite faster?

Pumpkin Leek Soup

This soothing recipe was made for a cold winter evening.

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Grace Elkus

It doubles down on pumpkin by using cannedandfresh, but fresh butternut squash works just as well.

Pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and orange sprinkles make these doughnuts a must-have fall delight.

This easy recipe is an elegant treat for an autumn breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Greg DuPree

Make these little gems in a muffin pan, starting with a Speculoos cookie crust.

Made with canned pumpkin, spaghetti squash, and cubed pumpkin, it’s a pumpkin lover’s paradise!

Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Popsicles

Who sayspumpkin pureeis just for autumn?

Pumpkin Grilled Cheese

Philip Friedman; Styling: Colleen Riley

They’re perfect for summer mornings…or any time, really.

Case in point: these sumptuous pumpkin tomato basil meatballs from Wholesomelicious.

What’s more, it’s a one-pot, make-ahead meal.

Pumpkin Cream Sandwiches

Beatriz da Costa

Stick to thevegan version, or add shredded leftover chicken or turkey for a heartier take.

A touch of leftover pumpkin puree is all that’s needed to add lots of extra flavor.

Make an extra batch to freeze for an easy option on weekday mornings!

pumpkin bread

Antonis Achilleos

A blender or food processor makes this pumpkin-accented coffee from Greatist super-frothy.

They’re lower in fat but packed with flavor.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Clearly, this isn’t the whoopie pie we grew up with.

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Antonis Achilleos

What’s more, these oats are no-cook, make-ahead, and ready in the morning when you are.

Warming spices add loads of flavor, whilechickpeasamp up the protein.

Try it on its own or over brown basmati rice.

Pumpkin Martini

Joseph De Leo

Make an extra batch of these freezer-friendly burgers for a quick and easy lunch.

Sub in Swiss chard or spinach for the kale, if you like.

Red lentils add a punch of protein and make this Salt & Lavender dish extra filling.

Pumpkin Pecan Crisps

Max Kelly

Top with toasty, crunchy croutons, or go pumpkin-wild by pairing it with ourpumpkin grilled cheese.

It’s a make-ahead dessert that’ll make pumpkin fans forget all about pie.

Pumpkin pie spice plus crunchy bits of buttery graham crackers and pecans make it extra great.

Pumpkin Cream Puffs

Max Kelly

If rum isn’t your preference, bourbon or brandy work equally well here.

Whip up a batch for your next party and serve with sliced apples for dunking.

This season-busting breakfast also works well as a healthy dessert.

Pumpkin Caramel Pie Bars With Toasted Coconut

Brie Passano

Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

John Kernick

Pumpkin-Leek Soup

Francesco Lagnese

Pumpkin Cheesecake

John Kernick

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Greg DuPree

Pumpkin Doughnuts

Levi Brown

Spiced Pumpkin Cake

José Picayo

Mini pumpkin pies topped with whipped cream on a blue background

Jennifer Causey

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Dump Cake

Caitlin Bensel

Pumpkin Bread

Sang An

Creamy Pumpkin Casserole

Lexi’s Clean Kitchen

Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Popsicles

Salt & Levender

Pumpkin Tomato Basil Meatballs

Wholesome Delicious

Brown Butter Pumpkin Grits

Peas and Crayons

Savory Pumpkin Pancakes

Ruchis Kitchen

Crockpot Chipotle Pulled Pork and Pumpkin Chili with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Half-Baked Harvest

Pumpkin Tortilla Soup

Love and Lemons

Pumpkin Spice Waffles

Cookie and Kate

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Greatist

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Knead to Cook

Pumpkin Garlic Knots

Handle the Heat

Pumpkin Sauce Lasagna

Frugal Nutrition

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Self Proclaimed Foodie

Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo

Cookie and Kate

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce

Pinch of Yum

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

A Sweet Pea Chef

Chickpea Pumpkin Coconut Curry

Emilie Eats

Pumpkin Black Bean Burgers

Wholefully

Vegetarian Pumpkin and Kale Pasta Bake

MJ and Hungryman

Pumpkin Lentil Soup

Salt and Lavender

Pumpkin Rice Pudding

Dana Gallagher

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Like Mother Like Daughter

Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

Self Proclaimed Foodie

Perfectly Spiced Pumpkin Scones

Inspired Taste

DIY Pumpkin Liqueur

The View From Great Island

Pumpkin Fruit Dip

Self Proclaimed Foodie

Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Parfait

Healthy Nibbles and Bits

Pumpkin Hummus

Once Upon a Cutting Board