It’s the first official day of Fall and my mind is on pumpkin. While I love the gold standard pies and spiced lattes, there is a whole wide world of recipes that can be updated with a few spoons of the orange delight. Sweet, savory, baked goods, main course—there really are limitless possibilities.

 

Here are 50 ways to use canned pumpkin, ranging from the familiar to obscure:

 

1.  Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait
2.  Pumpkin Oatmeal
3.  Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread
4.  Pumpkin Danish
5.  Pumpkin Angel Food Cake
6.  Pumpkin Cupcakes
7.  Pumpkin Breakfast foods (Pancakes/Waffles/French toast/Muffins)
8.  Pumpkin Risotto
9.  Pumpkin Ice Cream
10.  Pumpkin Crème Brule

 

 

 

11.  Pumpkin Cilantro Veggie Dip
12.  Pumpkin Maple Glaze (savory) or Pumpkin Caramel Sauce (sweet)
13.  Pumpkin Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
14.  Pumpkin Sage Focaccia
15.  Pumpkin Chili

16.  Pumpkin Cheesecake brownies/blondies
17.  Pumpkin Vinaigrette
18.  Pumpkin Milkshakes 
19.  Pumpkin Coffee Creamer
20.  Pumpkin Apple Soup

 

 

 

 

21.  Pumpkin Chia Pudding
22.  Pumpkin Quesadillas
23.  Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
24.  Pumpkin Cheddar Biscuits
25.  Pumpkin Walnut Cookies
26.  Pumpkin Curry
27.  Pumpkin Black Bean Burgers
28.  Pumpkin Meatloaf
29.  Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
30.  Pumpkin Bread

 

 

31.  Pumpkin Granola Bars
32.  Pumpkin Gnocchi
33.  Pumpkin Fudge
34.  Pumpkin “Fries” (Slice a small pie pumpkin into strips and soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Pat them dry and add a hint of cornstarch to help absorb the moisture.)
35.  Pumpkin Pizza
36.  Pumpkin Rice Pudding
37.  Pumpkin Hummus
38.  Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
39.  Pumpkin Lasagna

 

 

 

40.  Pumpkin Banana Smoothie
41.  Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes
42.  Pumpkin Cornbread 
43.  Pumpkin Seeds
44.  Pumpkin Apple Butter
45.  Pumpkin Granola Bars
46.  Pumpkin Scones 
47.  Pumpkin Fondue
48.  Pumpkin Cheese Ball
49.  Pumpkin Martini

50.  Pumpkin Mac and Cheese