What would you do with a lot of leftover pumpkins?

1. Pumpkin Puree: Roast the pumpkin, remove the seeds and skin, and blend the flesh until smooth. You can use it as a base for soups, pies, custards, and other recipes.

2. Pumpkin Seeds: Separate the seeds from the pumpkin and roast them with salt or seasonings of your choice. Pumpkin seeds are a healthy snack and can be added to trail mixes or used as toppings on salads or yogurt.

3. Pumpkin Soup: Roast pumpkin chunks with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and blend into a creamy soup.

4. Pumpkin Bread: Bake a moist and flavorful pumpkin bread using pumpkin puree, spices, and your preferred bread recipe.

5. Pumpkin Pancakes: Use leftover pumpkin puree to make fluffy pumpkin pancakes for a delicious breakfast.

6. Pumpkin Pie: Prepare a traditional pumpkin pie using pumpkin puree, spices, and a flaky crust.

7. Pumpkin Risotto: Cook a flavorful pumpkin risotto by adding pumpkin puree and spices to the rice.

8. Pumpkin Cookies: Bake soft and chewy pumpkin cookies with pumpkin puree, spices, and your favorite cookie recipe.

9. Pumpkin Butter: Prepare a spreadable pumpkin butter by simmering pumpkin puree, spices, sweetener, and apple cider vinegar until thickened. Use it as a spread on toast or incorporate it into desserts.

10. Pumpkin Pasta: Toss cooked pasta with roasted pumpkin chunks, spinach, and your preferred sauce for a hearty pumpkin pasta dish.

11. Pumpkin Ice Cream: Make a creamy and flavorful pumpkin ice cream using pumpkin puree, spices, and your preferred ice cream base.

12. Pumpkin Jam: Prepare a sweet and tangy pumpkin jam by cooking pumpkin puree with sugar, pectin, and lemon juice. Use it as a spread or as a topping for desserts or charcuterie boards.

Remember to wash the pumpkin thoroughly before using and adjust the quantities based on the amount of leftover pumpkins you have. These ideas will help you reduce food waste and make use of your leftover pumpkins in a delicious and creative way.