Pumpkin, canned

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What is Pumpkin, canned

Fresh pumpkin is cooked then canned. Used for making pies as well as other desserts and savory dishes.

Ingredients
Most canned pumpkin is pure cooked pumpkin. Some brands do add sugar or salt. Read the label carefully.

Substitute for Pumpkin, canned

Per 1 cup canned pumpkin use 1 cup fresh cooked, mashed pumpkin

Equivalents

15oz canned pumpkin = 1 1/2 cups + 1 tbsp makes 1 pie - 9"

metric conversions →

Winter Squash

Nutrition Information For Pumpkin, canned

Serving Size

1 cup

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 1g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 590mg

20%

Potassium

505g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 20g

10%

Dietary Fiber 7g

30%

Sugars 8g

Protein 3g

10%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Pumpkin, canned Recipes

Thanksgiving Day Pumpkin Pancakes
For a special Thanksgiving day breakfast try these spicy pumpkin pancakes from from Jodi, chef-owner of the The Griddle Café in Los Angeles..
DIY Dog Treats: Pumpkin Peanut Butter Yogurt Drops
DIY Dog Treats: Pumpkin Peanut Butter Yogurt Drops doggy treats are loaded with flavorful, yet healthy ingredients that create a tasty treat your dog is sure to love! These delectable canine snacks contain yogurt which provides your dog with valuable probiotics, and pumpkin for a boost of vitamins and minerals.
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie
This is a great recipe from Bon Appetite, 1992. It's very impressive looking and tastes terrific.
Bourbon Pumpkin Pie
bourbon, pumpkin, pie, cream cheese