19 Warm & Cozy Pumpkin Recipes to Whip Up This Fall (2024)

This is the ultimate list of pumpkin recipes; there truly is something here for everything. We run the gamut from breakfast to dinner and dessert with recipes like pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin muffins with cream cheese filling, pumpkin soup, pumpkin spice latte cupcakes, pumpkin scones, and more!

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October is here! Raise your hand if you have pumpkin adorning your front porch yet… anyone? We’re not there yet, but hoping to pick some up today so we can commence with the fall decorating.

I always feel like September kicks off apple baking season, while October kicks off pumpkin. I’m ready to swim in a sea of pumpkin and cream cheese frosting for the next two months, how about you!?

Below are 19 of my very favorite pumpkin recipes to get you through this season. Which one are you going to make first??!

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This easy, one-bowl pumpkin bread is crazy moist, loaded with spices, chocolate chips, and pecans, and freezes beautifully. It is a perfect bread to put out for company, serve on Thanksgiving, or bake up in small loaf pans for holiday gifts.

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Pumpkin Yummy Dessert

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Pumpkin Yummy Dessert is made like a dump cake, with a pumpkin pie layer topped with a buttery cake layer. A quick and easy Thanksgiving dessert!

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Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Glaze

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These pumpkin scones are a copycat version of Starbucks’ pumpkin scone; they are warmly spiced and topped with two sweet glazes – one plain and one spiced.

Get the recipe here!

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Pumpkin Pie

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My absolute favorite pumpkin pie recipe, which features a little bit of sweet potato and maple syrup, which turns into one amazingly phenomenal pie! You’ll never go back to the recipe on the back of the can again.

Get the recipe here!

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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Incredibly moist with loads of pumpkin flavor and traditional fall spices, and topped with a huge swirl of classic cream cheese frosting. Make them for every single occasion from now until Thanksgiving!

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Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Muffins with Pecan Streusel

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The perfect fall brunch recipe! Lovely little pumpkin muffins are stuffed with a cream cheese center and topped with a pecan-studded crumb mixture. These are what fall dreams are made of.

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Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle

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A classic! Layers of crumbled gingerbread cake with a pumpkin mousse and whipped cream are the perfect post-Thanksgiving feast dessert, plus it feeds a crowd.

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Pumpkin Pancakes

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Pumpkin pancakes are light and moist, full of wonderful fall flavor, and a great breakfast treat once the weather cools down.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

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A cupcake iteration of Starbucks’ famous drink! A spiced pumpkin cupcake is amped up with mocha flavor and topped with the most amazing whipped cream frosting you’ll ever eat.

Get the recipe here!

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Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Crumb Bar

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The combination of layers of oatmeal crumb crust, a silky smooth pumpkin pie filling, and crunchy crumb topping are absolutely phenomenal.

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Pumpkin Roll

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Is it even Thanksgiving if you don’t have a pumpkin roll to serve!? Pumpkin cake rolled up with sweet cream cheese frosting is EVERYTHING after that big meal!

Get the recipe here!

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Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

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What’s better than cheesecake? Portable cheesecake BARS and these are flavored pumpkin and maple for the ultimate in fall flavors.

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Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

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Pumpkin cake doughnuts made in a muffin tin totally covered in a sugar coating.

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Pumpkin Ice Cream

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If you want to add pumpkin to your menu but want something a little less traditional, this pumpkin ice cream would be the perfect thing!

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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Another iteration of my favorite fall flavor combination – pumpkin and cream cheese!

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Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

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Wonderfully soft and fluffy pumpkin cookies topped with the most amazing brown butter icing – don’t skip it!

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I had to give you at least ONE savory pumpkin recipe, right?! This pumpkin soup makes a delicious, satisfying fall meal.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Looking for an alternative to pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dessert. This pumpkin cheesecake is IT!

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple-Cream Cheese Filling

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These pumpkin whoopie pies were my very first foray into full-fledged pumpkin baking many years ago and they are still a favorite!

Get the recipe here!

TELL ME! What is your hands-down, all-time favorite pumpkin recipe?! Feel free to share in the comments below!

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FAQs

How to use all of the pumpkin? ›

Don't throw away those pumpkin guts
  1. Roast your pumpkin seeds. One of my favorite parts of carving pumpkins is the bowl of pumpkin seeds I come away with in the end. ...
  2. Don't throw away the guts! Make vegetable stock. ...
  3. Make pumpkin puree. ...
  4. Use pumpkin guts for skincare. ...
  5. Dispose Responsibly.
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What can we do with pumpkins? ›

Here are some fun ideas for ways you can use your freshly picked pumpkins!
  • Carve Your Pumpkin. A favorite family Halloween activity is turning a pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern. ...
  • Paint the Pumpkin. ...
  • Cook Delicious Pumpkin Treats. ...
  • Decorate Your Home. ...
  • Create Gorgeous Centerpieces. ...
  • Make Beautiful Place Settings.

Is pumpkin good for dinner? ›

Canned pumpkin puree is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of healthy and low-calorie dinner recipes. Here are a few ideas: Pumpkin Soup: - Ingredients: Canned pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, pepper.

How long should pumpkin cook? ›

Brush the pumpkin flesh with oil, sprinkle with salt, and place flesh down on the baking sheet. Pierce skin a few times with a fork or knife to let steam escape. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a fork easily pierces the skin.

What parts of a pumpkin can you use? ›

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.

Can you use large pumpkins for puree? ›

Avoid large Halloween carving pumpkins because their flesh is too fibrous for a soft puree.

What can I do with pumpkin peels? ›

There are many ways to incorporate pumpkin skin into your diet. Be creative! Pumpkin soup, pumpkin scones, pumpkin pasta, pumpkin curry and roast pumpkin can all be made with the skin on or incorporated into another element of the dish. We personally love keeping the pumpkin skin on our Pumpkin Curry dish!

Why should you not throw away pumpkins? ›

Pumpkins that end up in landfills have a hard time breaking down because landfills function to store material and don't have much oxygen to allow organics to decompose properly. When organic materials don't have enough oxygen to break down, they release methane gas, a greenhouse gas that is harmful to the environment.

What do farmers use pumpkins for? ›

Pumpkins are grown primarily for processing with a small percentage grown for ornamental sales through you-pick farms, farmers' markets, and retail sales. Most pumpkins are processed into canned pumpkin and canned pie mix. Processing pumpkins have a comparable size and shape of a watermelon and a lighter colored shell.

What can you do with the pulp from inside of a pumpkin? ›

Puree your pulp on its own and add it to canned pumpkin puree to boost flavor in pumpkin recipes like pumpkin bread. You may also add the puree directly to foods like oatmeal, rice and risotto, hummus and butter—for pumpkin butter.

What organ is pumpkin good for? ›

Pumpkin is recommended as part of a heart-healthy diet that may help lower your risk of heart disease. It offers a long list of nutrients that protect and support the heart, such as vitamins A, B1, B6, and C, copper, fiber, folate, and manganese.

What does pumpkin do to your body? ›

“Pumpkins are rich in potassium, which can help regulate your blood pressure, lowering your risk for heart attack and stroke,” said George. “They also contain vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants, which can help prevent heart disease.”

Is pumpkin good for blood pressure? ›

To help decrease your blood pressure, try eating pumpkin, which contains potassium that helps to control blood pressure. Potassium also helps with bone health and decreases your risk for diabetes. Around 10% of your daily potassium is found in just a half-cup serving of canned pumpkin.

What are some uses for pumpkin? ›

Here are eight ways to use pumpkins.
  • New coffee. Cosy up with a spiced pumpkin latte as a change from your usual cappuccino or mug of hot chocolate. ...
  • Baked and filled. Turn pumpkins into edible shells for all sorts of tasty fillings. ...
  • Sweet tart. ...
  • Dainty dumplings. ...
  • Savoury snack. ...
  • Super seeds. ...
  • Smoky supper. ...
  • Party essentials.

What are pumpkins most used for? ›

Pumpkins in the 10- to 25-pound range are primarily used for fall decorations, carved into jack-o-lanterns, but can also be used for processing. Pumpkins above 25 pounds are called giant. Giant pumpkins typically range between 25 to 1,000 pounds in size.

What are pumpkins used for other than Halloween? ›

Popular gourd can be used for seasonal recipes, fall décor, bird food and more. Halloween is over, but that doesn't mean you have to dump your pumpkin. From pumpkin spice lattes to harvest-themed front porches, pumpkins are an iconic part of fall.

What were pumpkins used for? ›

History of the Pumpkin

For centuries the pumpkin was consumed and used in many ways by Native Americans. They would cook the flesh of the pumpkin by roasting, baking, boiling and drying it. They also ate the seeds of the pumpkin and sometimes used them as medicine.

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