Canned is cool, but cooking with actual pumpkins, from scratch, is better. Maybe you went pumpkin picking and ended up with a few too many. Or you carved some pretty amazing jack-o’-lanterns and now you have a pile of pumpkin innards on your table. Fear not: Here are 16 ideas to turn fall’s iconic porch decoration into something delicious. Most of these recipes start with a base of pumpkin purée (see number 1 below) that is simple to make and keeps for months in the freezer.
1. Pumpkin Purée
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Follow easy instructions for steaming or roasting, whichever you prefer, and pumpkin purée can be on your table in less time than it takes to walk to the store to pick up a can. Freeze it in ice trays and you’ll have cubes of homemade pumpkin flavor to add to your recipes for weeks, or freeze by the half cup for future baking projects. Get the Pumpkin Purée recipe.
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2. Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
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Pumpkin does two primary things to a cake batter: keeps it deliciously moist, and serves as the best medium for the kind of spices that taste perfect in cool weather (allspice, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon). Here, pumpkin and spice combine for cupcakes. Top with Pumpkin–Cream Cheese Frosting for the best of all fall treats. Get our Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes recipe.
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3. Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake
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Pumpkin pie will always and forever have a special place in our hearts. There are times, however, when we crave opening up our dessert squad to some new favorites. That’s when this delicious (and beautiful) cheesecake re-enters our world. Get our Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake recipe.
4. Pumpkin Tortelloni with Sage and Pumpkin Seeds
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San Francisco chef Thomas McNaughton taught us this next-level fall recipe. Flavorful, sweet Cinderella pumpkin (seasoned with a bit of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cider vinegar) becomes the best pasta filling ever. A brown butter and sage sauce finishes them off beautifully. Get our Pumpkin Tortelloni with Sage and Pumpkin Seeds recipe.
5. Pumpkin Pie Flans
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Sour cream adds a subtle depth of flavor to this smooth custard mix, with traditional pie spices: cinnamon and allspice. Caramel in the bottom of the ramekins turns into a topping and sauce in one, when the finished custards are inverted onto serving plates. A few crumbled graham crackers make a perfect garnish. Get our Pumpkin Pie Flans recipe.
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6. Pumpkin-Spice Liqueur
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Better than any artificial syrup you can get from a coffee chain, this booze-based fall cordial captures the earthy-sweet flavor of pumpkin and the holiday taste of sweet spices. Use a good-quality aged rum, such as Appleton or Flor de Caña. Get our Pumpkin-Spice Liqueur recipe.
7. Pepitas
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Save the seeds from jack-o’-lantern carving and spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 7 minutes, checking frequently to make sure they’re not burning. Take a peek at our guide for interesting flavors to try out.
8. Smoothies
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If you’re like us and want all the pumpkin things, start with this Pumpkin Spice Smoothie! It’s super easy to make and fulfills all our pumpkin desires (even if it is still summer!) 
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. . https://www.theproducemoms.com/2017/09/27/pumpkin-spice-smoothie/Use some of the aforementioned purée (see number 1) to add some great nutrition to a breakfast smoothie. Combine pumpkin purée in the blender with ice (or frozen banana), pumpkin pie spices, and milk (dairy- or nut-based) with a little honey or agave or maple syrup to sweeten. Get the Pumpkin Pie Smoothie recipe.
9. Pumpkin Seed and Nut Brittle
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This is a great way to get some healthy nuts and seeds into dessert. Get our Pumpkin Seed and Nut Brittle recipe.
10. Pumpkin Butter
Still, I’m SO excited to make my LOW SUGAR PUMPKIN APPLE BUTTER this fall season. 
🤗 Tell me in the comments! – I’ve been in the new place one week and I *just* got Netflix up and running. Thinking of starting the new season of 13 Reasons Why- anyone watched? – Recipe for this is on Flora & Vino, link in profile! ✌If you think apple butter’s good, wait until you try its pumpkin cousin. This recipe is loaded with seasonally appropriate spices (ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg) and makes an amazing spread for toast. (You can make it in the slow cooker too, if you prefer.) Get the Pumpkin Butter recipe.
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11. Pumpkin Dip
. . . . #eatfamous #bruschetta #dinnerisserved #kitchenbowl #BHGfood #foodinsta #myfab5 #foodstagram #noleftovers #foodvsco #thekitchn #foodandflatlay #onthetable #gloobyfood #foodpost #foodiegram #todayfood #eatingfortheinsta #eeeeeats #igfood #spoonfeed #truecooksstreetteam #sharefood #MarthaFood #bonappetitServed in a pumpkin shaped bowl, this sweet dip looks great as a centerpiece and is a no-fuss no-bake treat you can whip together in minutes. It goes great with any kind of cookie or even apple slices. Bonus points if you serve it inside an actual pumpkin. Get the Pumpkin Dip recipe.
12. Pumpkin Bread
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Banana, zucchini—why not pumpkin bread? For better flavor, use your homemade purée instead of canned. Get our Pumpkin Bread recipe.
13. Roasted Pumpkin Soup
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Delicious tossed with olive oil and shallots or even turned into soup. Our Chowhound recipe for the latter is a great way to use up the pieces of the jack-o’-lantern you discarded in the name of art. Get our Roasted Pumpkin Soup recipe.
14. Pumpkin Fries
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Instead of sweet potatoes, make fries from pumpkin! The color is amazing and you can experiment with different seasonings like onion powder, curry, garlic, cayenne, and more. Get the Pumpkin Fries recipe.
15. Pumpkin Chips
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Get rid of the guilt and make pumpkin chips your new go-to afternoon snack. Use a mandolin slicer to make them uniform and you won’t be able to tell the difference between store-bought Terra Chips and your own baked-not-fried alternative! Get the Pumpkin Chips recipe.
16. Pumpkin Pudding
Healthy RecipesUse your homemade purée (see number 1) to make this simple pumpkin pudding. This comforting dessert is a homey addition to an autumn dinner party. Get the Pumpkin Pudding recipe.
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