Pumpkin is good for so much more than pie. From cozy breakfasts and homemade breads to creamy pasta, hearty soups, and creative desserts, these pumpkin recipes offer plenty of ways to enjoy this fall favorite. Whether you have a can of pumpkin puree in the pantry or a fresh pumpkin ready to cook, you’ll find ideas for breakfast, dinner, and something sweet.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes
Make breakfast feel like fall with these pumpkin pie spice pancakes. They’re light, fluffy, and filled with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Serve them with maple syrup or whipped maple butter for a cozy breakfast that’s worth getting out of bed for.
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Pumpkin Walnut Bread
This homemade pumpkin walnut bread combines pumpkin puree, warm fall spices, and crunchy walnuts in a moist, tender loaf. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee, serve it for brunch, or keep it on hand for an afternoon snack. It’s a classic way to use pumpkin beyond pie.
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Pumpkin Empanadas
These pumpkin empanadas feature a buttery pastry filled with sweet, spiced pumpkin. The golden pastries make a delicious handheld dessert or afternoon treat, and their cinnamon-sugar coating adds another layer of sweetness.
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Pumpkin Chili
Pumpkin works great in savory recipes, too. This dish is a hearty, warming meal that brings pumpkin into a comforting bowl of chili. Serve it for a relaxed fall dinner, and keep this recipe in mind when you’re looking for another way to use pumpkin puree.
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Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oatmeal
Get a head start on breakfast with pumpkin pie overnight oatmeal. Pumpkin puree and warm spices give the oats the familiar taste of pumpkin pie, while the make-ahead method makes busy mornings easier. Prepare it the night before and have breakfast ready when you wake up.
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Pumpkin Scones
These pumpkin scones bring fall baking to your kitchen with pumpkin and warm spices in a tender, bakery-style treat. Serve them with coffee or tea for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
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Pumpkin Risotto
For a comforting fall dinner, try pumpkin risotto. The pumpkin adds a seasonal twist to creamy rice, making this a satisfying dish for a cool evening. Serve it as a main course or alongside your favourite fall meal for a different way to enjoy pumpkin in a savory recipe.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Risotto
Pumpkin S’mores Cookies
These pumpkin s’mores cookies combine fall pumpkin flavor with the familiar appeal of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers. They’re a fun choice for autumn baking, especially when you want a cookie that goes beyond the usual pumpkin spice combination.
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Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Turn pumpkin puree into a cozy pasta dinner with this pumpkin pasta sauce. It’s a savory way to put pumpkin to work beyond baking, pairing the seasonal ingredient with pasta for an easy meal.
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Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
Pumpkin pie isn’t the only dessert that deserves a place on your fall menu. This pumpkin pie ice cream turns the familiar flavors of pumpkin pie into a creamy frozen treat. It’s a fun option for anyone who loves pumpkin spice and wants to try something a little different.
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Curried Pumpkin Chicken Soup
Warm up with a bowl of curried pumpkin chicken soup. Pumpkin and curry paste bring plenty of fall feeling to this comforting soup, while chicken makes it a heartier option for lunch or dinner. Serve it on a chilly day when you want a warming meal with a little spice.
Get the recipe: Curried Pumpkin Chicken Soup
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
These pumpkin cheesecake bites offer the creamy texture of cheesecake in a smaller dessert. Pumpkin adds a seasonal touch, along with a simple two-ingredient gingersnap crust. Individual portions make them easy to serve when you’re entertaining.
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One-Pot Chipotle Pumpkin Pasta
Add some smoky heat to your fall dinner rotation with one-pot chipotle pumpkin pasta. Pumpkin gives this pasta dish a seasonal twist, while chipotle brings a smoky, spicy kick. The one-pot approach also means fewer dishes to wash, making it a practical choice for a weeknight meal.
Get the recipe: One-Pot Chipotle Pumpkin Pasta
Pesto With Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds can do more than top a loaf of bread. This pesto with pumpkin seeds offers a different way to use them, turning the seeds into a versatile sauce for pasta, sandwiches, or other favourite meals. It’s a useful recipe to keep around when you’re looking for something beyond traditional basil pesto.
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Pumpkin Pie Popsicles With Oreo Crumble
These pumpkin pie popsicles take pumpkin dessert in an unexpected direction. Pumpkin pie-inspired flavors meet a crunchy Oreo crumble for a frozen treat that puts a fun spin on the traditional fall dessert.
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Pumpkin Tiramisu
Give a classic Italian dessert a fall-inspired twist with pumpkin tiramisu. Layers of creamy filling and coffee-soaked ladyfingers bring familiar tiramisu flavors together with seasonal pumpkin.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Tiramisu
Spiced Pumpkin Waffles
Bring pumpkin spice to the breakfast table with these spiced pumpkin waffles. Pumpkin and warm spices make them a natural fit for a fall weekend breakfast or brunch. Serve them with brown butter maple syrup and your favourite toppings for a seasonal alternative to plain waffles.
Get the recipe: Spiced Pumpkin Waffles
