10 Creative Ways To Use Canned Pumpkin Pie Filling - Tasting Table

"You may have a bunch of ideas for recipes that require pumpkin puree, and perhaps you're wondering if you can use canned pumpkin pie filling as a substitute for pumpkin puree? Well, it depends on what you're making. They are not the same because pumpkin pie filling often contains pumpkin puree and additions like sugar and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. So it's already spiced, and usually a lot sweeter than the more neutral base of pure pumpkin puree. There are plenty of ways this already sweet and spiced product can come in handy, from baked goods, drinks, and even savory applications."

"When we're thinking about pumpkin and fall, there's one thing that probably comes to mind first, and that's a classic pumpkin spice latte. If you can't get enough of a cup of hot, steaming PSL on the crisp fall mornings, then making your own syrup is one of the best ways to use canned pumpkin pie filling. It may surprise you to know that a lot of store-bought pumpkin spice syrups don't actually contain any pumpkin and are mostly just about the spices. However, if you make your own with pumpkin pie filling, you'll infuse your syrup with an actual pumpkin flavor. Plus, it's already spiced, so it couldn't be easier."

Cooler weather and seasonal colors prompt a turn toward pumpkin flavors and fall baking. Canned pumpkin pie filling simplifies pie-making and offers many alternative uses beyond pies. Pumpkin pie filling contains pumpkin puree plus added sugar and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice, making it sweeter and more seasoned than plain pumpkin puree. The spiced, sweet nature makes it suitable for syrups, baked goods, beverages, and even some savory dishes. Homemade pumpkin spice syrup made from the filling provides real pumpkin flavor and convenience because the filling is already seasoned.

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