8 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin without the Pie

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Hi, I’m Darcy, and I’m a Pumpkiholic.

It’s no secret that I ♥ Pumpkin as any of my friends and family will tell you. I won’t admit to having a tremendously large stockpile of canned pumpkin in the pantry. I try to keep my habit controlled, but it doesn’t always work, and this time of year brings tons of ways to use pumpkin.

Traditionally, one of my favorites is still pumpkin pie. I can eat it every single day (and will not admit to having it for breakfast more than once). Now, I know there are some of you out there saying…but..but I don’t like pumpkin pie. Well, friends, I’m here to introduce you to a few ways of incorporating pumpkin into your Thanksgiving deserts that don’t require the traditional pumpkin pie. Let me take you to the land called Pinterest. Follow me. It’s going to be delicious.

8 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin without the Pie  | Pumpkin Bread by NancyCreative

Pumpkin Bread with Pumpkin Buttercream by NancyCreative

8 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin without the Pie | Pumpkin Gooey Cake

Pumpkin Goeey Butter Cake by Paula Deen

8 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin without the Pie | Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake with Spiced Pecan Crust!

Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake with Spiced Pecan Crust by All Day I Dream About Food

8 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin without the Pie | Pumpkin Cake

The Great Pumpkin Cake by a Merrier World

 8 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin without the Pie | Pumpkin Fudge

Pumpkin fudge by Recipe Girl

8 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin without the Pie | Pumpkin Praline Trifle

Pumpkin Praline Trifle by Bakers Royale

8 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin without the Pie | Pumpkin Pound Cake

Pumpkin Pound Cake by MyRecipes.com

8 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin without the Pie | Pumpkin Ice Cream

Pumpkin Ice Cream by Cathy’s Kitchen Journey

8 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin without the Pie | Pumpkin Spiced Crepes with Pumpkin Butter

Pumpkin Spiced Cakes with Pumpkin Butter by Gina’s Recipes

Now – if you really don’t enjoy sweets (what is WRONG with you?) and would love a savory take on pumkin, try a pumpkin hummus – I’m telling  you, it’s fantastic. I happen to make mine with a whole can of pumpkin instead of the traditional half can of pumpkin and have it with pita chips, crackers, vegetables..my fingers.. umm. forget I said that.

8 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin without the Pie | Pumpkin Hummus

Pumpkin Hummus by Tasty Yummies

Hopefully this gives you some ideas of ways to incorporate pumpkin into your fall menus without going the traditional pie route. Try one. You’re welcome.

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  • Jumping Jack-o-Lanterns, Batman!!! Woah, Darcy. These are succulent, scrumptious, seductive! Dare I say, “Better than… chocolate!”

    I think so.

    Thanks for sharing.

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