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Trick-or-TrEAT and some Pumpkin Treats!

Please join me on Monday, October 26, when I join forces with nine of the webs best food & lifestyle bloggers for the delightfully frightful Halloween collaboration, Trick-Or-TrEAT. Nine haunted houses have been trimmed and tricked out on your behalf. Which of your favorite bloggers awaits behind each haunted home? Whatever have the ghosts and [...]

Pumpkin French Toast with Crunchy Cinnamon Crust

Yep, it’s almost fall… so the fall recipe experimenting begins! It’s a bit too early though… I went to 4 markets before I could actually find a can of pure pumpkin puree. Apparently, it’s a “seasonal” item. But since I’m one of those people who will drive to the end of the earth to find [...]

Pumpkin- Banana Mousse Tart

PUMPKIN- BANANA MOUSSE TART
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CRUST:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 14 crackers)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ lb (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
FILLING:
½ cup half and half cream
15 ounce can unsweetened pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
¾ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
3 extra-large egg yolks
1 package [...]

Dulce de Leche Pumpkin- Toffee Pie

DULCE DE LECHE PUMPKIN- TOFFEE PIE
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1 deep dish pie crust (frozen or make your own)
¾ cup canned dulce de leche (about- maybe a little less)
2 large eggs
One 15oz. can of pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin-pie filling)
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 Tbs flour
1 Tbs pure vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp ground ginger
¼ [...]

Cheesecake- Topped Brownies with Pumpkin Butter Swirl

CHEESECAKE- TOPPED BROWNIES W/ PUMPKIN BUTTER SWIRL
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BROWNIES:
1½ cups butter (3 sticks)
¾ lb (12 oz.) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
6 large eggs
1½ cups dark brown sugar
1½ cups granulated sugar
3 tsp vanilla extract
1½ tsp salt
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
TOPPING:
1 lb cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbs cornstarch
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup [...]

Pumpkin Butter

PUMPKIN BUTTER
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16 oz can pumpkin purée
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup honey
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
2. [...]

Chicken Pumpkin Stew

CHICKEN PUMPKIN STEW
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1 Tbs canola oil
1½ lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs, visible fat trimmed, cut into 1″ pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1″ pieces
1 tsp minced garlic
14½ oz can chicken broth
14½ oz can diced tomatoes
1 Tbs smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
3 cups 1″ cubes peeled sugar pumpkin or butternut squash (1 [...]

Rosemary- Polenta Pumpkin Spice Cake

ROSEMARY- POLENTA PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE
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¼ cup minced fresh rosemary
2 tsp grated lemon zest
2 cups + 1 tsp. powdered sugar, divided
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup polenta
2 tsp baking powder
3 tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp salt
4 large eggs
¾ cup olive oil
¾ cup pumpkin purée, canned or homemade
2 Tbs demerara or raw sugar
1. [...]

Maple- Roasted Pumpkin Salad

MAPLE- ROASTED PUMPKIN SALAD
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¼ cup pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
One 3½ to 4 lb. sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 1½-inch chunks
5 Tbs olive oil, divided
6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
¼ to ½ tsp red pepper flakes
coarse salt and black pepper
2 Tbs + 1 tsp. pure maple syrup, divided
3 Tbs fresh lime juice
1 Tbs dijon mustard
1½ lbs [...]

Roasted Pumpkin- Sausage Risotto with Feta

ROASTED PUMPKIN- SAUSAGE RISOTTO W/ FETA
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3¼ cups peeled, cubed pumpkin
1 Tbs olive oil
4 cups vegetable broth
½ tsp chopped fresh garlic
1 medium onion, diced
½ lb ground Italian sausage
1 cup baby spinach leaves
6 oz feta cheese, cubed
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups Arborio rice
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush a [...]

Tuscan- Pumpkin White Bean Soup

TUSCAN- PUMPKIN WHITE BEAN SOUP
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1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
15 ounce can pure pumpkin
3½ cups fat-free chicken (or vegetable) broth
15½ ounce can of white beans, rinsed and drained
¼ tsp ground oregano
salt and pepper to taste
6 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese
1. Coat a large soup pot with cooking spray and set over medium- [...]

Pumpkin Cake Pops

PUMPKIN CAKE POPS
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CAKE:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tbs ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground ginger
1¾ tsp ground allspice
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
15 ounce can pure pumpkin
1 Tbs vanilla extract
1 Tbs grated orange peel (or less if you [...]

Pumpkin Soup with Gruyere

PUMPKIN SOUP W/ GRUYERE
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¼ cup unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cups vegetable stock
4 cups canned pure pumpkin puree
1 whole bay leaf
1 cup fat-free half and half cream
1 Tbs grated orange peel
1 Tbs fresh orange juice
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
¾ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
¾ tsp ground ginger
1½ cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese, divided
salt and [...]

Pumpkin Soup

PUMPKIN SOUP
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4 green onions and tops, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
4 Tbs butter, melted (separated)
29 oz can of pumpkin
5 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth
salt to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
2 Tbs flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup small homemade croutons
½ cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1. Sauté all [...]

Pumpkin Cornbread

PUMPKIN CORNBREAD
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½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 Tbs baking powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup cornmeal
2 large eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or freshly cooked and processed)
2/3 cup brown sugar
¼ cup canola oil
1 Tbs molasses
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease 10-inch glass pie pan or 9-inch square baking [...]

Chocolate Chip- Pumpkin Spice Bars

CHOCOLATE CHIP- PUMPKIN SPICE BARS
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BATTER:
1 ¾ cups pure pumpkin puree
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
1½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole- wheat pastry flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
¾ cup mini- chocolate chips
FROSTING:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 Tbs [...]

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

CREAMY PUMPKIN PASTA
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1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs butter
2 cups canned pure pumpkin puree
2 cups canned chicken broth
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup sour cream
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp white pepper
2 Tbs fresh parsley, minced
¼ cup Romano cheese, shredded
1 lb penne or rotini pasta
toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish, optional
1. [...]

Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage

PASTA W/ PUMPKIN & SAUSAGE
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2 Tbs extra- virgin olive oil, divided
1 lb bulk sweet Italian sausage
4 cloves garlic, cracked and chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 whole bay leaf, fresh or dried
4 to 6 sprigs sage leaves, cut into chiffonade, about 2 Tablespoons
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock, canned or paper container
1 cup canned [...]

Turkey- Pumpkin Chili

TURKEY- PUMPKIN CHILI
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1 lb lean ground turkey
¾ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped green bell peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
Two 14.5oz. cans diced tomatoes, with liquid
15 oz can pure pumpkin pureé
15 oz can kidney beans, with liquid
15 oz can Great Northern beans, with liquid
15 oz can tomato sauce
4 oz can diced green chilies
2 tsp ground chili powder
1½ [...]

Pumpkin Chili

PUMPKIN CHILI
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1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped green bell peppers
1 clove garlic, minced
Two 14½oz. cans diced tomatoes
1 cup pure pumpkin pureé
1 Tbs ground chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin seed
½ tsp ground black pepper
dash of salt
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
1. Brown ground beef in large sauté pan with onion, [...]

Chocolate- Pumpkin Brownies

CHOCOLATE- PUMPKIN BROWNIES
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PUMPKIN BATTER:
1 Tbs unsalted butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
1 Tbs all-purpose flour
CHOCOLATE BATTER:
5½ ounces best-quality semisweet- chocolate, finely chopped
1¼ sticks (5 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1½ [...]

Thai- Pumpkin Chicken Satay

THAI- PUMPKIN CHICKEN SATAY
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1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
2 whole green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbs fresh lime juice
1 Tbs soy sauce
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/8 to ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large [...]

Pumpkin Fudge

PUMPKIN FUDGE
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3 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup melted butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
½ cup canned pure pumpkin
2 Tbs corn syrup
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
12 oz package white chocolate morsels
7 oz jar marshmallow crème
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1. Line 9″ square pan with aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick spray.
2. Stir together first 6 ingredients [...]

Gingersnap Crumble Pumpkin Parfaits

GINGERSNAP CRUMBLE PUMPKIN PARFAITS
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GINGERSNAP CRUMBLE:
1½ cups crushed gingersnaps (about 30 gingersnaps)
¼ cup butter, melted
PARFAITS:
1 quart vanilla ice cream
15 oz can solid packed pumpkin
2 Tbs packed brown sugar
1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ tsp salt
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
additional pumpkin pie spice
refrigerated pie crust, melted butter, sugar
1. Prepare crumble: In a small bowl, stir together gingersnaps [...]

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

PUMPKIN PIE ICE CREAM
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CUSTARD:
5 large egg yolks
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 Tbs cornstarch
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
ADDITIONS:
1 cup half and half cream
15 ounces canned pure unsweetened pumpkin puree
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp freshly grated orange zest
1 cup coarsely [...]

Classic Pumpkin Pie

CLASSIC PUMPKIN PIE
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One 9″ unbaked pie shell
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened canned pumpkin
1/8 tsp salt
1 stick butter, melted
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground allspice
½ pint heavy whipping cream
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place pie crust into 9″ pie pan and crimp [...]

Pumpkin Pie with Toffee- Walnut Topping

PUMPKIN PIE WITH TOFFEE- WALNUT TOPPING
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CRUST:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbs granulated sugar
½ tsp salt
6 Tbs chilled unsalted butter– (3/4 stick) cut into ½-inch pieces
3 Tbs chilled solid vegetable shortening– cut into ½-inch pieces
3 Tbs ice water (about)
1 large egg yolk– beaten to blend
FILLING:
15 ounce can pure pumpkin puree (not sweetened)
2/3 cup golden brown sugar, packed
1 [...]

Pumpkin- Peanut Butter Pie

PUMPKIN- PEANUT BUTTER PIE
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CRUST AND PASTRY LEAVES:
2½ cups flour
¼ tsp salt
10 Tbs chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces (1¼ sticks)
5 Tbs well-chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces
6 Tbs (about) ice water
FILLING:
16 oz can solid pack pure pumpkin
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
½ cup creamy peanut butter
3 large eggs
1¼ cups half and half [...]

Maple Pumpkin Pie

MAPLE PUMPKIN PIE
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1 cup sifted cake flour (sift first, then measure)
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
¼ cup + 1 T. granulated sugar, divided
¼ cup butter, cut into small pieces and chilled
2 to 3 Tbs ice water
1½ cups mashed fresh pumpkin puree or mashed cooked pumpkin (or canned)
¾ cup evaporated skim milk
¼ cup maple syrup
¾ [...]

Ginger Pumpkin Pie

GINGER PUMPKIN PIE
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1 cup crushed gingersnaps (about 16 gingersnaps)
¾ cup + 2 T. granulated sugar, divided
16 ounce can pure pumpkin puree
2 tsp grated fresh ginger root
¾ tsp Chinese 5-spice powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup nonfat egg substitute (or 2 eggs)
1½ cups nonfat milk
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Combine gingersnaps and 2 T. sugar in [...]

No-Bake Double Layer Pumpkin Pie

NO-BAKE DOUBLE LAYER PUMPKIN PIE
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup plus 1 Tbs. cold milk
1 Tbs granulated sugar
8 oz. Cool Whip, thawed
1 prepared graham cracker crust
16 oz pure pumpkin
Two small packages vanilla instant pudding and pie filling
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves (optional)
1. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, [...]

Autumn Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

AUTUMN PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE PIE
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CRUST:
1½ cups lightly packed crushed shortbread cookies with pecans (about 16 cookies)
3 Tbs butter, melted
3 Tbs all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 cup granulated sugar
3 Tbs all-purpose flour
8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
3 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
3 large eggs
15 ounce can pure pumpkin [...]

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING
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1¾ cups whole milk
1½ cups heavy whipping cream
15 oz stale Italian bread with crusts on, cut into cubes
¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup light brown sugar
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
pinch of ground ginger
6 large egg yolks
1¾ cups pumpkin purée, at room temperature
3 large egg whites
1½ Tbs granulated sugar
¾ tsp salt
1. Preheat oven [...]

Pumpkin Spice Dip

PUMPKIN SPICE DIP
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Two 8oz. packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 small can of unsweetened pumpkin
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1. In large bowl, blend cream cheese with sugar. Add pumpkin and spices and blend well.
2. Serve with gingersnaps or sliced apples.
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Chocolate- Pumpkin Mousse Trifle

CHOCOLATE- PUMPKIN MOUSSE TRIFLE
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5 large egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
3½ cups heavy whipping cream
15 oz canned pure pumpkin
2 Tbs dark rum
2 tsp vanilla extract
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
3 oz shaved dark chocolate
1. Fill a large bowl halfway with ice water and set aside.
2. Beat the [...]

Pumpkin- Gingerbread Trifle

PUMPKIN- GINGERBREAD TRIFLE
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One 14-ounce package gingerbread mix
One 3-ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
One 15-ounce can sweetened pumpkin pie filling (not puree)
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
One 6-ounce container frozen whipped topping
½ cup broken gingersnaps, optional
1. Bake gingerbread according to package directions; cool completely.
2. Meanwhile, prepare pudding and set aside to cool. [...]

Low Fat Pumpkin Cheesecake

LOW FAT PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
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CRUST:
56 reduced-fat vanilla wafers (about 8 ounces)
1 Tbs butter, melted
FILLING:
Three 8oz. blocks fat-free cream cheese, softened
Two 8oz. blocks 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
3 Tbs flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp salt
dash of allspice
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs
15 oz can [...]

Pumpkin Cheesecake

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
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CRUST:
1¼ cups fine gingersnap cookie crumbs
¼ cup (½ stick) butter, melted
PUMPKIN FILLING:
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground cloves
16 ounce can pure pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
4 large eggs
¾ cup whipping cream, chilled
1. Prepare crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix cookie crumbs and butter in a [...]

Maple- Pumpkin Cheesecake

MAPLE- PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
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1½ cups finely crushed graham crackers (about 20 squares)
1 cup maple sugar (or 1 cup sugar mixed with 2 T. pure maple syrup), divided
½ cup butter, melted
Three 8oz. packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup canned pure pumpkin
¼ cup pure maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
1½ tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs, beaten
½ cup caramel ice cream [...]

Super Simple Pumpkin Tiramisu

SUPER SIMPLE PUMPKIN TIRAMISU
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1½ cups chilled whipping cream
¾ cup granulated sugar
8 oz container mascarpone cheese
15 oz can pure pumpkin
¾ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Two 3oz. packages of ladyfingers, cut in half
4 Tbs rum, divided
2 oz crushed amaretti cookies
1. Beat whipping cream and sugar in a chilled bowl until peaks form. Add cheese, pumpkin and spice; [...]

Pumpkin and Ginger Pound Cake

PUMPKIN AND GINGER POUND CAKE
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½ lb (1 cup) unsalted butter, completely softened at room temperature; more for the pan
2½ cups cake flour; more for the pan
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups packed [...]

Cranberry- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake

CRANBERRY- CHOCOLATE CHIP PUMPKIN CAKE
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1½ cups (6 ounces) whole wheat flour (traditional or white whole wheat)
1 cup (4 ounces) whole barley flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
¾ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground allspice
1¾ cups packed light or dark brown sugar
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
½ [...]

Cranberry- Almond Pumpkin Upside- Down Cake

CRANBERRY- ALMOND PUMPKIN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
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2 Tbs unsalted butter, melted
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 cups fresh cranberries
½ cup chopped almonds, toasted
2 large eggs
¾ cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 Tbs vegetable oil
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a [...]

Chocolate- Pumpkin Marbled Pound Cake

CHOCOLATE- PUMPKIN MARBLED POUND CAKE
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CAKE:
1½ cups (3 sticks) butter, at room temperature
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1¼ cups canned pure pumpkin puree
2¾ cups all- purpose flour, divided
2 tsp baking powder, divided
1 tsp salt, divided
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
¾ cup Dutch- processed unsweetened cocoa
2/3 cup buttermilk
CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
4 ounces [...]

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

PUMPKIN CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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CUPCAKES:
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp salt
½ cup vegetable oil
1¼ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup canned pure pumpkin
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
3 cups powdered sugar (more, if you intend to pipe it on)
8 oz package cream cheese, softened
4 [...]

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Pumpkin Frosting

GINGERBREAD CUPCAKES WITH PUMPKIN FROSTING
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CUPCAKES:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Dutch process cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup hot milk
FROSTING:
8 oz package of cream cheese, [...]

Chocolate Harvest Cake

CHOCOLATE HARVEST CAKE
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CAKE:
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup water
2/3 cup cooking oil
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 cups flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
PUMPKIN CREAM FILLING:
8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup canned solid pack pumpkin
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
½ cup whipping cream
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
CAKE TOPPERS:
seedless red grapes, whole [...]

Pumpkin- White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

PUMPKIN- WHITE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup butterscotch chips
12 Tbs unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
1¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup chopped white chocolate (or use chips)
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two [...]

Pumpkin- Raisin Bars

PUMPKIN- RAISIN BARS
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BARS:
2 cups flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 Tbs ground cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground cloves
15 oz can solid pack pumpkin
4 large eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 cup raisins
FROSTING:
6 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, at room temperature
1. Preheat oven to [...]

Pumpkin- Chocolate Chip Squares

PUMPKIN- CHOCOLATE CHIP SQUARES
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbs pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp baking soda
¾ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1¼ cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup canned pure pumpkin purée
1 package (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking [...]

Pumpkin Cheesecake Crumble Squares

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE CRUMBLE SQUARES
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CRUST:
1 cup flour
¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
½ tsp salt
1 stick chilled unsalted butter, diced
1 cup pecan halves (about 4 ounces)
¾ cup old fashioned oats
FILLING:
8 oz package cream cheese, at room temperature
¾ cup canned pure pumpkin
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
2 Tbs granulated [...]

Pumpkin Pie Biscotti

PUMPKIN PIE BISCOTTI
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2 Tbs butter
1¼ cups macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
3½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ cup canned pure pumpkin puree
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 Tbs vanilla extract
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
2. Melt the butter in a large [...]

Golden Cinnamon- Pumpkin Bars

GOLDEN CINNAMON- PUMPKIN BARS
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¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/3 cups packed light or dark brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ground allspice
1 large egg
1 cup canned pure pumpkin
1½ cups traditional whole wheat flour
1 cup cinnamon chips (www.kingarthurflour.com)
1 cup loosely packed [...]

Pumpkin Pancakes

PUMPKIN PANCAKES
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2 cups Bisquick baking mix
2 Tbs light brown sugar, packed
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
12 oz evaporated milk
½ cup canned pumpkin
2 Tbs vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1. Coat a griddle with cooking spray and heat.
2. Combine bisquick, sugar, cinnamon and allspice in a large mixing bowl. Add evaporated milk, pumpkin, oil, eggs [...]

Pumpkin Doughnut Drops

PUMPKIN DOUGHNUT DROPS
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2 large eggs
1¼ cups granulated sugar
2 Tbs shortening
1 cup canned pure pumpkin
2 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup nonfat dry milk powder
3 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ cup lemon-lime soda
oil for deep fat frying
additional sugar
1. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, [...]

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

PUMPKIN SPICE MUFFINS
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp ground ginger
¾ tsp ground cloves
¼ cup butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup plain nonfat yogurt
¼ cup nonfat milk
1 2/3 cups canned pure pumpkin
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1. Preheat oven to [...]

Pumpkin- Gingerbread Muffins

PUMPKIN- GINGERBREAD MUFFINS
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¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup molasses
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not sweetened pumpkin)
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup pecans, raisins or cranberries (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter and molasses; beat well with [...]

Pumpkin- Chocolate Chip Muffins

PUMPKIN- CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS
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2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking soda
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 large eggs
1½ cups pure canned pumpkin
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 Tbs canola or vegetable oil
1½ tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 30 muffin tin cups with nonstick [...]

Pumpkin- Apple Streusel Muffins

PUMPKIN- APPLE STREUSEL MUFFINS
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STREUSEL TOPPING:
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ stick butter
MUFFINS:
2½ cups flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 Tbs pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup canned pumpkin (not sweetened)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup applesauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups chopped, peeled Golden Delicious apples
1. Prepare topping: Mix sugar, flour [...]

Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts

BAKED PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS
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DOUGHNUTS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
1½ tsp baking powder
1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking soda
½ cup canned pure pumpkin
2 large eggs
¼ cup milk
¼ cup butter, softened
ICING:
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
¼ tsp vanilla extract
3 to 4 tsp milk
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease two baking sheets.
2. Prepare [...]

Pumpkin Bread

PUMPKIN BREAD
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4 large eggs
3 cups sugar
1 cup oil
3 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp salt
2 cups pumpkin
2/3 cup water
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two loaf pans.
2. In large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and oil.
3. Sift [...]

Pumpkin Banana- Nut Bread

PUMPKIN BANANA- NUT BREAD
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4 cups all-purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
15 oz can pure pumpkin puree
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup (2 medium) very ripe bananas, mashed
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease [...]

Cranberry- Pumpkin Bread

CRANBERRY- PUMPKIN BREAD
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2 large slightly beaten eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup oil
1 cup canned pure pumpkin
2¼ cups flour
1 Tbs pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup chopped dried cranberries
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two loaf pans.
2. Combine first 4 ingredients; mix well.
3. Combine flour, spice, baking soda [...]

Pumpkin Coffee Cake

PUMPKIN COFFEE CAKE
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CAKE:
½ cup butter
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1¾ cups canned pure pumpkin (16 ounces)
1 large slightly beaten egg
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup crushed nuts
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. [...]

Pumpkin Hummus

PUMPKIN HUMMUS
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Four 6 inch pitas, each cut into 8 wedges
cooking spray
2 Tbs tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin seed
1 tsp olive oil
¾ tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
One 15oz. can pure pumpkin
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 Tbs chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbs pumpkinseed kernels, toasted (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. [...]

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

PUMPKIN CHEESE BALL
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Two 8-ounce blocks extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
One 8-ounce container chive-and-onion cream cheese
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp paprika
½ tsp ground red pepper
1 stalk broccoli
red and green apple wedges
1. Combine cheddar cheese, cream cheeses, paprika and red pepper in a bowl until well blended. Cover and chill 4 hours or [...]

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Muffins

WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN SPICE MUFFINS
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MUFFINS:
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
GLAZE:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup [...]

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

PUMPKIN SNICKERDOODLES
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COOKIES:
2 sticks butter (1 cup), at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup pure pumpkin puree
1 large egg
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
ROLLING SUGAR:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp allspice
1. In a large bowl, cream butter with [...]

Spicy Whole Wheat Pumpkin-Banana Bread

SPICY WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN- BANANA BREAD
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2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/3 cup ground flaxseed powder
4 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
15 ounce can pure pumpkin puree
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 1/4 cups mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup [...]

Whole Wheat- Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread

WHOLE WHEAT- OLIVE OIL PUMPKIN BREAD
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3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 cup granulated white sugar
1 cup pure pumpkin puree
1/2 cup olive oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup water
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray [...]

Pumpkin Manicotti with Bechamel Sauce

PUMPKIN MANICOTTI W/ BECHAMEL SAUCE
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2 boxes manicotti noodles, prepared to al dente & set aside to cool
ROASTED PUMPKIN:
1 sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeds scraped out & diced into ½-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
salt and pepper
FILLING:
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 lb. low fat ricotta cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
¼ cup finely chopped fresh sage
2 cups [...]

Scary Spider “No Bake” Pumpkin Parfaits

SCARY SPIDER “NO-BAKE” PUMPKIN PARFAITS
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Scary Spiders:
1/3 cup chocolate chips (or black
red non-pareils
Crumble:
2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal, crushed
Layer 1:
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
3/4 cup Cool Whip
Layer 2:
1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
1 small package of vanilla instant pudding
1/2 cup milk
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. [...]

Pumpkin French Toast

PUMPKIN FRENCH TOAST W/ CRUNCHY CINNAMON CRUST
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2 large eggs
1/4 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 Tbs granulated sugar
4 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed
Eight 3/4-inch thick slices of day-old French bread
1. In a low-lying, flat bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin, cream, milk, cinnamon, [...]

Sauteed Apple- Pumpkin Oven Pancake

SAUTEED APPLE- PUMPKIN OVEN PANCAKE
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3 Tbs butter, divided
4 large apples such as Granny Smith, Gala, or Golden Delicious, peeled, cored and cut into 3/8-inch slices
4 Tbs firmly packed light brown sugar, divided
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
4 large eggs
2/3 cup canned, unsweetened pure pumpkin purée
2/3 cup whole milk
2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp pure vanilla [...]