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Recipes for Your Sugar Pumpkins
Ahhhh, October… the official month of all things pumpkin spiced. Well, we’re jumping on the bandwagon and sharing our favourite recipes for all those sugar pumpkins you grew in your garden this year. Or maybe you just couldn’t resist picking up a pumpkin or two at the grocery store and now you’re wondering what to make with it other than pumpkin pie… Or maybe you’re just wondering how the heck does one go about cooking a pumpkin?! Have no fear, Kiwi Recipes are here.
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Alright, let’s start with the basics. If you have a baking pumpkin or sugar pumpkin, you’ll find that most recipes call for pumpkin puree. Pumpkin puree is a great way to store your pumpkin to use in all sorts of baking and will keep well, long into the winter months.
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DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice
Once you have your pumpkin puree, next you’ll find most baking recipes also call for pumpkin pie spice, the magical blend of 5 spices that make pumpkins taste just so darn good. But rather than buy a pre blend, why not make your own. Use our recipe as a starting point and adjust as needed to your specific preferences.
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Hearty Pumpkin Pancakes
These spiced pumpkin pancakes make a wholesome, yet fall inspired, breakfast the whole family can enjoy. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, a tab of melting butter and a few crushed pecans and you’ll be going back for seconds.
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Vegan Pumpkin Rigatoni
This savoury dish is simply delish. The juxtaposition of flavours and textures makes for a truly gourmet food experience that will also leave you feeling full and satisfied. Don’t let the fact that it’s vegan scare you away, while it would be the perfect dish to have on hand for any vegans or vegetarians at your Thanksgiving table, it would also be an amazing side dish for your turkey.
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Healthier Mini Pumpkin Pies
Did we say “other than pumpkin pie”? Oops. Here is a healthier version of pumpkin pie filling that we just love. It’s dairy free, gluten free and made with natural sugar yet it will taste just as good as grandma’s traditional recipe, making this pumpkin pie filling a must try.
