At last, it’s starting to feel like autumn here! It even rained a little bit today (insert happy dance here)! I’m so ready for the fall and everything related to it – rainy days, cooler weather, colorful leaves (we don’t get them much, but still), apple pies, and pumpkins.
October is a perfect month for everything pumpkin. Starting from different pumpkin baked goods and soups to different crafts and jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween. So we decided to gather a handful of delicious pies, all made of pumpkin.
Did you know that the largest pie made of pumpkin was in 2010 and weighed 3,699 lb (1,678 kg)?
But before we go to all those heavenly recipes, let’s learn some interesting facts about pumpkins!
- The name pumpkin comes from the Greek word pepon (large melon).
- Pumpkins originated in Central America.
- Pumpkins are fruit.
- Pumpkins are 90 percent water.
- Antarctica is the only continent that pumpkins won’t grow in.
- Pumpkin seeds are a good source of protein, magnesium, copper, and zinc.
- Pumpkin flowers are edible.
- The jack-o’-lantern tradition is believed to have come from Ireland.
- Each pumpkin has approximately 500 seeds.
- Never carry a pumpkin by its stem. If the stem begins to pull away from the pumpkin, the fruit will rapidly start to spoil.
- Over 1 billion tons of pumpkins are produced each year in the USA.
- 80 percent of the pumpkin crop in the U.S. is available during October.
- Morton, Illinois calls itself the “Pumpkin Capital of the World“.
- The average weight of the pumpkin is 13 pounds.
- It is one of the very low-calorie vegetables – 100 g of fruit provides just 26 calories.
These pies are perfect for different celebrations – Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas to name a few. While all the pumpkin goodies are not so common here in Spain, I really understand all the fuss about the pumpkin desserts!
20 Heavenly Pumpkin Pie Recipes
Low-Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
Vegan Pumpkin Pie with Crumble Topping
Chocolate Bottom Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Paradise Pumpkin Pie with White Chocolate Ganache
I’ve become obsessed with pumpkin seeds. I like to roast them on the stove and throw them in a salad or eat as a snack. I haven’t tried making pumpkin pie in years, beyond a pumpkin pie smoothie. With all these recipes to try, I am feeling inspired to give pie baking another try.
I didn’t know this much about pumpkins! Wow! For something that’s used in decadent desserts and treats, I didn’t expect it to be low on calories. Thanks for all the lovely recipes!
What a yummy pumpkin recipe. This is so creative and I can’t believe that it can use for dessert
All of these recipes look great. Pumpkin pie is one of my favorites. I can’t wait to give some of these recipes a try.
My husband would be all over every single one of these. He’s all about pumpkin in any shape or form haha
Pumpkin is extremely versatile as it can be used in anything as well as utilized to make a lot of different food items.
That chocolate pumpkin pie is a must try for me. I bet Jacob will like it!
These are all yummy. I will try all of these, very suitable for fall.
These recipes are must-try. They all look delicious and tasty, some are perfect for Halloween parties.
I’d love to have each and everyone of them. I am such a sweeter, if that is a word. I can’t wait to eat pies and pie ala mode.
These all look amazing! I love making these in the mini pie forms. So fun to make, eat and share with guests!
I want to eat them all. Pumpkin pie is one of my favorite desserts ever!
If I won that 100 gift card I would be making this and getting lots of goodies for the thanksgiving dinner.