Canned Pumpkin and Squash

Readily available at almost any supermarket as fall hits its stride, canned pumpkin is a versatile ingredient for classic desserts as well as playful riffs, and can even be used to great effect in savory dishes.

Maple Pumpkin Brûlée Pie
Maple syrup is folded into the filling of this take on a classic. Just before serving, the chilled pie is brûléed, yielding a caramelized top with a dramatic crunch.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart with Gingersnap Crust
Creamy pumpkin filling over a ginger cookie crust provides a comforting balance of sweetness and spice.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Rum and gingersnaps add a spicy, warming flavor to this rich fall dessert.
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Mascarpone
Enjoy pumpkin spiced cake as an indulgent breakfast or teatime treat.
Pumpkin Pecan Gingersnap Ice Cream
Use up leftover pumpkin or squash puree in a sweet, spiced ice cream.
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Pie
This pie packs in all the spicy sweetness of your traditional pumpkin pie, with the added bonus of a creamy pumpkin ice cream filling.
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Rich, fluffy pancakes loaded with pumpkin, warm spices, and sea salt deliver pumpkin pie for breakfast. See the recipe for Shopsin's Pumpkin Pancakes »
Pumpkin-Chickpea Curry
With warming notes of curry and cinnamon, this hearty vegetable curry is perfect for a cozy meal.
Pumpkin Bread (Fein Tau Weiyema)
A dense, pudding-like pumpkin bread makes a rich and satisfying dessert. Use leftover butternut, acorn, or pumpkin squash purée.
Pumpkin Old Fashioned
Mingling the orange-scented old fashioned with subtly sweet pumpkin yields a brilliantly colored seasonal cocktail.
Pumpkin Pie with Brown Sugar-Pecan Crust
The crust is made with raw pecans, a flavorful counterpoint to the traditional spiced filling. Plus, this pie is naturally gluten-free.
Pumpkin and Bourbon Mousse
All the traditional flavors of pumpkin pie combine in this satisfying, creamy mousse.
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This classic, simple pumpkin pie is inspired by the "Libby's Famous Pumpkin Pie" recipe printed on the back of Libby's pumpkin cans. See the recipe for Libby's Pumpkin Pie »
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You can use fresh or canned pumpkin in this autumnal recipe for custard-style ice cream.
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Chilled chiffon pie is a lighter and more refined version of plain old pumpkin pie, thanks to egg whites folded into the filling. See the recipe for Pumpkin Chiffon Pie »
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So-called sugar or cheese pumpkins work better for this cake than the "jack-o'-lantern" kind. See the recipe for Pumpkin¿Walnut Cake with Candied Oranges »
Thanksgiving Twofer Pie
This Thanksgiving, indulge in a two-for-one pie that combines our two favorites, pumpkin and pecan (sorry, mincemeat), into one delicious combo.
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Black walnuts add a rich nuttiness and crunch to each bite of pie. See the recipe for Black Walnut Pumpkin Pie »

Enjoy pumpkin spiced cake as an indulgent breakfast or teatime treat.

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Mascarpone
ANNA STOCKWELL
Recipes

Canned Pumpkin and Squash

Readily available at almost any supermarket as fall hits its stride, canned pumpkin is a versatile ingredient for classic desserts as well as playful riffs, and can even be used to great effect in savory dishes.

Maple Pumpkin Brûlée Pie
Maple syrup is folded into the filling of this take on a classic. Just before serving, the chilled pie is brûléed, yielding a caramelized top with a dramatic crunch.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart with Gingersnap Crust
Creamy pumpkin filling over a ginger cookie crust provides a comforting balance of sweetness and spice.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Rum and gingersnaps add a spicy, warming flavor to this rich fall dessert.
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Mascarpone
Enjoy pumpkin spiced cake as an indulgent breakfast or teatime treat.
Pumpkin Pecan Gingersnap Ice Cream
Use up leftover pumpkin or squash puree in a sweet, spiced ice cream.
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Pie
This pie packs in all the spicy sweetness of your traditional pumpkin pie, with the added bonus of a creamy pumpkin ice cream filling.
httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2013images2012-097-gallery_pumpkinpancakes_400.jpg
Rich, fluffy pancakes loaded with pumpkin, warm spices, and sea salt deliver pumpkin pie for breakfast. See the recipe for Shopsin's Pumpkin Pancakes »
Pumpkin-Chickpea Curry
With warming notes of curry and cinnamon, this hearty vegetable curry is perfect for a cozy meal.
Pumpkin Bread (Fein Tau Weiyema)
A dense, pudding-like pumpkin bread makes a rich and satisfying dessert. Use leftover butternut, acorn, or pumpkin squash purée.
Pumpkin Old Fashioned
Mingling the orange-scented old fashioned with subtly sweet pumpkin yields a brilliantly colored seasonal cocktail.
Pumpkin Pie with Brown Sugar-Pecan Crust
The crust is made with raw pecans, a flavorful counterpoint to the traditional spiced filling. Plus, this pie is naturally gluten-free.
Pumpkin and Bourbon Mousse
All the traditional flavors of pumpkin pie combine in this satisfying, creamy mousse.
httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2014images2012-107-gallery_libbyspumpkinpie_400.jpg
This classic, simple pumpkin pie is inspired by the "Libby's Famous Pumpkin Pie" recipe printed on the back of Libby's pumpkin cans. See the recipe for Libby's Pumpkin Pie »
httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2012images2012-107-gallery-pumpkin-ice-cream-old-250×250.jpg
You can use fresh or canned pumpkin in this autumnal recipe for custard-style ice cream.
httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2013images2007-02125-09_Pumpkin_Chiffon_Pie_250.jpg
Chilled chiffon pie is a lighter and more refined version of plain old pumpkin pie, thanks to egg whites folded into the filling. See the recipe for Pumpkin Chiffon Pie »
httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2014images2012-087-birthday_4_125-14_Pumpkin-Walnut_Cake_with_Candied_Oranges_250.jpg
So-called sugar or cheese pumpkins work better for this cake than the "jack-o'-lantern" kind. See the recipe for Pumpkin¿Walnut Cake with Candied Oranges »
Thanksgiving Twofer Pie
This Thanksgiving, indulge in a two-for-one pie that combines our two favorites, pumpkin and pecan (sorry, mincemeat), into one delicious combo.
httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2012images2012-107-gallery_Black_walnut_pumpkin_pie_400.jpg
Black walnuts add a rich nuttiness and crunch to each bite of pie. See the recipe for Black Walnut Pumpkin Pie »

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