Pumpkin Recipes: Not Just for Dessert Anymore!

These homemade pumpkin recipes are just the inspiration you need to make your favorite versatile veggie shine. From savory pumpkin recipes to desserts, you’ll find something to please everyone!

Go here to read how to make fresh pumpkin puree at home, or take the easy route and used canned pumpkin. (I’ll never tell!)

Pumpkin is one of those versatile veggies that can be served sweet or savory. Every autumn it makes its appearance in America’s favorite coffee shop pumpkin spice latte, but there’s so much more to love!

More than a dozen pumpkin recipes to try

What if I told you that you could ferment pumpkin? Or turn it into a delicious and budget-friendly soup that’s worthy of company? And hey – pumpkin granola is a thing!

Pumpkins are a fun crop to grow in the home garden, too! Learn how here.

Pumpkin Spice Bar Recipe

These pumpkin bars are moist and hold together well, making them a great addition to a potluck table. I get a big thumbs up whenever I bake them.

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Maple Pumpkin Custard

This gluten free pumpkin dessert is loved by everyone who tries it!

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Maple Pumpkin Granola Recipe

This is made with pumpkin puree and spices, and might remind you a bit of a pumpkin pie.

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Easy Pumpkin Pancakes

These easy pumpkin pancakes make for a hearty breakfast with a little bit of sweetness!

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Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe

This delicious pumpkin pie recipe will wow your guests!

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Pumpkin Cupcakes

These pumpkin cupcakes topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting bring the flavor of pumpkin spice season to an easy-to-share dessert.

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Easy Pumpkin Creme Brulee

This creme brulee recipe gives a seasonal nod to pumpkin spice season.

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Start a special Fall breakfast out right with these delicious homemade sweet rolls.

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Lacto-Fermented Pumpkin

These pumpkin spears are an unusual twist on fermentation, resulting in a firm pickle with a rootsy flavor. It's an easy way to preserve pumpkin.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

Pumpkin spice in a muffin! Mix up a batch for breakfast, or dessert.

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Bread

With a beautiful cinnamon swirl, this bread is just begging to be toasted!

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Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe

This smooth and creamy pumpkin soup recipe is a perfect foil to cool Fall weather.

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Pumpkin Banana Muffins

Thanks to the sweetness of ripe bananas, this muffin recipe requires very little added sugar.

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Pumpkin Spice Waffles

With a rich pumpkin flavor these pumpkin spice waffles are perfect for a fall breakfast.

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Homemade Pumpkin Puree

No need to open a can! Learn how to make pumpkin puree and you'll never look at the canned stuff again.

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