Mini Pumpkin Pies Recipe | One Little Project (2024)

FAQs

Why can't you use pumpkin pie filling instead of puree? ›

They are the same product. Both canned pumpkin puree and pie filling are useful, shelf-stable ingredients that can help speed up your kitchen prep time. Just remember that puree is unsweetened, while pie filling contains sugar and spices. This will help you choose the right pumpkin product for your recipes.

Wash Jack-Be-Littles well and cut off the tops scooping out the flesh and seeds. Sprinkle the insides of the pumpkins with extra brown sugar. Line them up on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Whisk pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, spices, vanilla, eggs, cream and milk puree in a large bowl.

Canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing, and you'll often see the terms used interchangeably in recipes and cookbooks. Unlike pumpkin pie mix, canned pumpkin does not have any spices, sugars, or other additives. In many cases, the only ingredient is pumpkin.

Roasted Mini Pumpkins make a gorgeous fall themed side dish and are quit easy to prepare. Whether you fill them with a rice pilaf or try something a bit more complicated, these little pumpkins make delightful table mates and edible dishware.

Don't use pumpkin pie filling in place of pumpkin purée.

Every can of pumpkin pie filling has a different amount of sugar and spices and if you add it to a bread or muffin recipe you might get a very sweet and not-spiced-enough loaf. Try this instead: Buy pumpkin purée!

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIBBY'S® PUMPKIN PIE MIX AND LIBBY'S® 100% PURE PUMPKIN? LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin is just that – pure pumpkin with nothing added – no salt, no sugar, no artificial flavorings, colorings or preservatives.

Wash your pumpkins and cut off the top the same way you would a regular sized jack-o-lantern. Scoop out the seeds, hollow out a bit if necessary and stuff with a filling of your choice. Place on a sheet pan and roast in a 350 degree oven until the flesh is soft and the filling hot.

Mini pumpkins are not pumpkins but are botanically regarded as a type of gourd, and there are many different varieties of Mini pumpkins including the most well-known variety, the Jack Be Little or abbreviated as JBL.

Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin

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If you meant to purchase pumpkin pie filling but accidentally grabbed a can of plain pumpkin, it's easy to sweeten and season the puree. Follow a good pumpkin pie recipe (there's usually a recipe printed right on the label) and add sugar and spices to the puree along with other ingredients like eggs before baking.

Can I use canned pumpkin instead of puree? ›

Canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing. These terms are often used interchangeably in recipes, though you may also see the term solid-pack pumpkin. All these terms mean 100% steamed and pureed pumpkin—no extras, no add-ins—not even in the canned variety.

Yes, dogs can eat pumpkin and it is actually often added to dog foods. Check the label of some dog treats and you may find pumpkin on the ingredient list there too. However, if you are feeding fresh pumpkin, you will need to be careful about which part you're feeding as the stem and leaves are covered in prickly hairs.

No worries, becaause there are no pumpkins you can't eat. Sure, there are pumpkins that are grown primarily for decoration but they are all edible.

Which part of the pumpkin can I eat? You can eat all of the pumpkin - except for its stalk. Whether you can eat the skin or not depends on the variety. Smaller varieties such as onion squash have deliciously edible skin, the skin of larger varieties may be too tough to eat or less than appealing.

Miniature pumpkins generally store really well, so can be used as a decorative item around your house if you want. They are also very edible and due to their size can be roasted whole.

It's VERY important to never confuse these two cans. Canned pumpkin should contain the puree only.

Most canned pumpkin is pureed pumpkin. It's been cooked and canned, but you'd have to cook it anyways to make it soft enough to puree. As long as you get plain canned pumpkin without added seasonings, it's the same as what you would make at home. And honestly, it's a better choice.