Holidays & Entertaining Holidays Thanksgiving 60 Canned Pumpkin Recipes That Are Incredibly Easy to Make By Amy Zavatto Amy Zavatto Amy Zavatto is a New York City–based wine, spirits, and food journalist, restaurant consultant, menu developer, and book publisher. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines and Betty Gold Betty Gold With more than a decade of experience writing and editing food and nutritional content, Betty Gold is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple and acting senior food editor at Well+Good. Betty has also spent time working in product analysis at Good Housekeeping and in food production on The Martha Stewart Show. Highlights: * Bachelor of Science in Food Studies & Nutrition from New York University * Industry professional for 11 years * Served on mastheads at Food Network, Bon Appetit, and Good Housekeeping Magazines * Worked in publications department at James Beard Foundation Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 10, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: AnnaPustynnikova When it comes to holiday shortcuts, canned pumpkin is not only super convenient, but it's also a quality product that offers a big bang for the buck. With little more than the twist of a can opener, this gluten-free puree delivers tons of health benefits with a healthy dose of vitamin A (300% of the recommended daily dosage in just a half-cup!) and 5 grams of dietary fiber, with zero grams of added sugar and half a gram of fat. It might make you wonder why you don't incorporate canned pumpkin into dishes all year long. With more than 50 recipes ranging from savory to sweet (and even sippable!), we can just about guarantee you'll be serving up canned pumpkin well beyond Thanksgiving. You can even make your own pumpkin puree. 25 Perfect Pumpkin Recipes You'll Want to Eat All Year Round 01 of 60 Pumpkin Muffins Grace Elkus A great recipe to turn to when you've got leftover canned pumpkin, these pumpkin puree muffins make a great grab-and-go breakfast or tea time snack. Spread a rich cream cheese frosting on top for a sweet after-dinner treat. Get the recipe 02 of 60 Maple Pumpkin Pie David Prince Maple syrup brings earthy, rich sweetness to a traditional pumpkin pie. From a full can of pumpkin puree, the velvety texture works in tandem with the custardy accent of heavy cream and eggs. get the recipe 03 of 60 Pumpkin Cookies Grace Elkus These cute pumpkin-shaped sugar cookies can be turned into pilgrim hats or turkeys with a simple switch-up of cookie cutters. Or use your favorite geometric shapes to make tasty pumpkin cookies any time of the year. get the recipe 04 of 60 Creamy Pumpkin Casserole Lexi’s Clean Kitchen This flavor-packed casserole is beautiful, but that's not all. Made with canned pumpkin, spaghetti squash, and cubed pumpkin, it's a pumpkin lover's paradise! get the recipe 05 of 60 Spicy Pumpkin Leek Soup Once Upon a Chef This winning combo of pumpkin and leeks makes for a comforting weeknight meal worthy of serving at your next dinner party. 06 of 60 Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Wine and Glue The combination of pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and butter in these tender, cinnamon-kissed cookies makes for a plate of serious yum. 07 of 60 Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Popsicles Salt & Levender Who says pumpkin puree is just for autumn? These irresistible pumpkin popsicles include a healthy dose of crunchy granola and a kiss of honey—perfect for summer mornings—or any time, really. Get the recipe 08 of 60 Pumpkin Cream Sandwiches Beatriz da Costa These dreamy cookie sandwiches can be whipped up a day or two ahead for easy party prep. Get the Recipe 09 of 60 Crispy Pumpkin Ravioli The Stiers Aesthetic If you're looking to up the ante with a gorgeous dinner for your loved one, the in-laws, or a few friends, these pretty homemade ravioli, filled with spiced pumpkin puree and topped with brown butter and sage, do the trick. 10 of 60 Pumpkin Tomato Basil Meatballs Wholesome Delicious One of the great things to discover about pumpkin puree is the wide range of possibilities when you think outside the can. Case in point: these sumptuous pumpkin tomato basil meatballs. get the recipe 11 of 60 Brown Butter Pumpkin Grits Peas and Crayons You'll find yourself looking to leave a little extra pumpkin puree in the can just so you can make these cheesy, warming grits (topped with a fried egg, please!). get the recipe 12 of 60 Savory Pumpkin Pancakes Ruchis Kitchen The kids (and, likely, anyone else in your household) will beg for a stack of these fluffy pumpkin flapjacks. Melt a pat of butter over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon, then drizzle with maple syrup and let the accolades roll in. Get the Recipe 13 of 60 Crockpot Chipotle Pulled Pork and Pumpkin Chili with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Half-Baked Harvest We love the range of flavors in this fun take on classic pulled pork, including canned pumpkin, chipotle pepper, smoky paprika, and pumpkin beer. What's more, it's a great one-pot and make-ahead meal. get the recipe 14 of 60 Pumpkin Cookies With Chocolate Philip Friedman; Styling: Colleen Riley Rich with molasses, walnuts, and pumpkin puree, these chocolaty cookies are a Real Simple favorite! 15 of 60 Pumpkin Martini Joseph De Leo This riff on a Brandy Alexander is a decadent after-dinner sipper. It's also amazing with aged rum, spiced rum, or brandy. get the recipe 16 of 60 Pumpkin Tortilla Soup Love and Lemons Fresh or canned pumpkin puree can be used to make this flavorful gluten-free soup. Stick to the vegetarian version, or add shredded leftover chicken or turkey for a heartier take. get the recipe 17 of 60 Pumpkin Pie Milkshake A Cozy Kitchen When two classic desserts meet to make one tasty treat, you'll be hard-pressed to find anyone who'll turn this sipper down—no matter what time of year it is. get the recipe 18 of 60 Pumpkin Pecan Crisps Max Kelly These delicious pecan and oat-topped custards, made with canned pumpkin, are even better with a dollop of yogurt or crème Fraiche on top. get the recipe 19 of 60 Pumpkin Spice Waffles Cookie and Kate Oat flour makes this iconic breakfast dish more substantive than typical white flour (and gluten-free, too), and a touch of leftover pumpkin puree is enough to add a lot of extra flavor. Make an extra batch and freeze for an easy option on weekday mornings! get the recipe 20 of 60 Pumpkin Biscotti Dessert for Two Dipped in your favorite hot cup of tea or French press coffee, these crunchy, nutty biscotti accented with pumpkin puree will disappear from the cookie jar faster than you can make them. get the recipe 21 of 60 Pumpkin Pavlova With Roasted Apples Max Kelly Most of us who love pavlova think of it as a berry-packed summer treat, but we switched this one up using leftover pumpkin puree and sweet-tart Honeycrisp apples to give it an apropos fall twist. 22 of 60 Pumpkin Spice Latte Greatist If modern-day coffee culture has given us anything, it's a think-outside-the-mug attitude toward the average cup of joe. A blender or food processor makes this pumpkin-accented coffee super frothy. get the recipe 23 of 60 Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Philip Friedman; Styling: Colleen Riley Got just a few tablespoons of pumpkin puree left in a can? Save them for this fun and nutritious take on a classic sandwich favorite. get the recipe 24 of 60 Pumpkin BBQ Sauce Lexi’s Clean Kitchen You'll want to bust out this pumpkin puree barbecue sauce every time you fire up the grill—or anytime you want an interesting kick on burgers or oven-baked ribs. 25 of 60 Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Knead to Cook Impressive but easy, these pumpkin cinnamon rolls are chewy, spicy, and full of pumpkin goodness. If you don't have pumpkin pie spice for the glaze, try nutmeg, cinnamon, or allspice—or make your own pumpkin spice. get the recipe 26 of 60 Pumpkin Garlic Knots Handle the Heat Serve these as a fun counterpoint to the pumpkin ravioli recipe above, or whip them up on pizza night for an addictive pizza-parlor classic. get the recipe 27 of 60 Pumpkin Coconut Smoothie Emily Kinni We love the spike of ginger in this healthy smoothie—and how leftover pumpkin puree makes the texture extra creamy. 28 of 60 Pumpkin Sauce Lasagna Frugal Nutrition This pasta favorite gets a healthy dose of veggies in spinach and pumpkin puree. The ground meat can be left out if you want to go vegetarian or swapped for spicy Italian sausage if you like a touch of heat. get the recipe 29 of 60 Pumpkin Cream Puffs Max Kelly What to do with canned pumpkin? These creamy orbs of pumpkin sweetness are a brown-sugar bolstered dream. get the recipe 30 of 60 Pumpkin Pie Fudge Bake. Frost. Repeat. This gingery pumpkin fudge is a great recipe to bring to your next potluck dinner party. It uses up any extra pumpkin puree left in the fridge and ensures you'll get an invite back. 31 of 60 Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Self Proclaimed Foodie The secret to these deliciously creamy whoopie pies? An unexpected duo of applesauce and leftover pumpkin puree! get the recipe 32 of 60 Two-Ingredient Pumpkin Cake With Apple Cider Glaze Big Red Kitchen Need to toss together dessert, but short on time? This canned pumpkin and yellow cake-mix cake is as easy as it gets. 33 of 60 Pumpkin Gnocchi With Sage Butter Sauce Pinch of Yum This tender dough, made with pumpkin puree and potato, is easy to roll out and utterly irresistible with a drizzle of sage butter. Bonus: Uncooked gnocchi freeze beautifully, so you can make a double batch and save some for another night. get the recipe 34 of 60 Pumpkin Bread My Baking Addiction This moist pumpkin bread recipe with canned pumpkin has great texture. Simply slice it, pop it in the toaster for a minute or two, then slather with salty butter or cream cheese. get the recipe 35 of 60 Pumpkin, Chocolate, and Toffee Skillet Cookie Max Kelly We love the one-pan format of this pumpkin-y version of a giant chocolate chip cookie, which makes sharing all the more fun. 36 of 60 Pumpkin Risotto Farm to Table Canned pumpkin is the star of this creamy, satisfying dish. Stir in some brown butter and sprinkle with sage for an irresistibly earthy bite. 37 of 60 Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats A Sweet Pea Chef This easy, healthy canned pumpkin recipe for overnight oatmeal may have minimal ingredients, but it maxes out big on flavor and velvety-smooth texture. get the recipe 38 of 60 Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Cupcakes With Chocolate Buttercream Max Kelly Though they disappear fast, the memory of these fantastic chocolaty pumpkin puree cupcakes lingers on. And when you're ready for more, they're only a cupcake pan away! 39 of 60 Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo Cookie and Kate This healthier version of classic Alfredo sauce uses goat cheese and canned pumpkin, along with a little flour and low-fat milk, to create a thick and creamy sauce with less fat than the original. get the recipe 40 of 60 Chickpea Pumpkin Coconut Curry Emilie Eats This is sure to become one of your favorite healthy canned pumpkin recipes. Warming spices add loads of flavor, while chickpeas amp up the protein. Try it on its own or over brown basmati rice. get the recipe 41 of 60 Pumpkin Black Bean Burgers Wholefully These pumpkin puree-spiked black bean veggie burgers, with the extra-flavorful avocado and sea salt toppings, are bound to become a Meatless Monday staple. get the recipe 42 of 60 Vegetarian Pumpkin and Kale Pasta Bake MJ and Hungryman We love this healthy canned pumpkin recipe for one-dish weeknight meals (and ones that only seem to improve as leftovers). Sub in Swiss chard or spinach for the kale, if you like. get the recipe 43 of 60 Pumpkin Lentil Soup Salt and Lavender One of the easiest and most satisfying things you can do with leftover pumpkin puree is to whip up a pot of pumpkin soup with canned pumpkin. Red lentils add a punch of protein and make it extra filling. Top with toasty, crunchy croutons, if you like (and maybe even go pumpkin crazy by pairing it with our recipe above for pumpkin grilled cheese). get the recipe 44 of 60 Pumpkin Pancakes With Spiced Maple Syrup Philip Friedman; Styling: Colleen Riley Just a quarter cup of pumpkin puree combined with some zippy orange zest catapults these pumpkin-y buttermilk pancakes into a whole new realm of delicious morning flavor. 45 of 60 Pumpkin Rice Pudding Dana Gallagher This canned pumpkin rice pudding recipe gets great texture from Arborio rice and a nuanced fruity note from orange zest and juice. get the recipe 46 of 60 Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Like Mother Like Daughter This no-churn ice cream is an impress-your-guests dessert that requires only a few ingredients. Pumpkin pie spice plus crunchy bits of buttery graham crackers and pecans make it extra great. get the recipe 47 of 60 Pumpkin Caramel Pie Bars With Toasted Coconut Brie Passano With its buttery crust and swirled caramel-pumpkin filling, this rich dessert is a hands-down winner. get the recipe 48 of 60 Easy Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tart With Cream Cheese Glaze Philip Friedman; Styling: Colleen Riley These adorable handheld tarts combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and cinnamon to make an addictive filling. 49 of 60 Pumpkin Flan The Hungry Cuban Decadent flan gets a calorie-cutting makeover with this canned pumpkin recipe that uses low-fat milk and egg whites in place of whole milk and whole eggs. 50 of 60 Pumpkin Swirl Brownies Self Proclaimed Foodie The combo of chocolate and pumpkin puree in this recipe not only makes for a moist, velvety brownie, it also creates an eye-catching swirl! get the recipe 51 of 60 Pumpkin Bread in a Pumpkin Can RealSimple.com Adorably kitschy for the serving vessel alone, these streusel-topped treats can be slid out of their cans or served warm as is. Let them cool a bit before serving, so the can isn't too hot to the touch. 52 of 60 Roasted Garlic, Rosemary and Pumpkin Hummus Pinch of Yum This flavor-packed spread makes a great dip but is also terrific as a topping for burgers and sandwiches. 53 of 60 Perfectly Spiced Pumpkin Scones Inspired Taste Wake up to these spicy-sweet scones made with pumpkin puree for the ultimate autumnal breakfast. get the recipe 54 of 60 Healthy Pumpkin Turkey Chili B. Britnell This healthy canned pumpkin recipe for pumpkin turkey chili has a ton of flavor and can be on the table in less than 40 minutes. A pinch or two of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper will do the trick if you like a little more heat. 55 of 60 DIY Pumpkin Liqueur The View From Great Island You might want to skip the pumpkin pie and go directly to this creamy, decadent liqueur. If rum isn't your preference, bourbon or brandy work equally well here. get the recipe 56 of 60 Pumpkin Fruit Dip Self Proclaimed Foodie If you overbought and don't know what to do with extra canned pumpkin, this pumpkin puree-based fruit dip may have you stocking up all year long. Whip up a batch and serve with sliced apples for dunking for your next party. get the recipe 57 of 60 Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Parfait Healthy Nibbles and Bits Layered with pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, granola, and the surprisingly nice match of fresh strawberries, this healthy canned pumpkin recipe is a season-busting breakfast that also works well as a healthy dessert. get the recipe 58 of 60 Pumpkin Hummus Once Upon a Cutting Board Looking for healthy canned pumpkin recipes? Set out a plate of fresh, crunchy veggies or toasted pita wedges with this easy riff on hummus for a tasty and good-for-you snack. get the recipe 59 of 60 Cocoa Pumpkin Crumble Johnny Miller This pie pairs two of our favorite dessert ingredients: pumpkin plus chocolate. Finish it off with a generous sprinkling of cocoa crumble. Serve with vanilla ice cream. 60 of 60 Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting John Kernick Wondering how to make a fall favorite faster? Use shortcut ingredients, like boxed cake mix, canned pumpkin puree, and warm spices. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit