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Easy Does It!
Delicious Pumpkin Desserts
Discover dozens of ways pumpkin can inspire you in the kitchen. Visit www.VeryBestBaking.com to find more pumpkin dessert recipes, plus many delicious savory dishes. Harvest Pumpkin Apple Bread Makes 2 loaves 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 cups granulated sugar 1 can (15 ounces) Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin 4 large eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup apple juice or water 1 large baking apple, peeled, cored and diced PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans. COMBINE flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Combine sugar, pumpkin, eggs, vegetable oil and apple juice in large mixer bowl; beat until just blended. Add pumpkin mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in apples. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pans. BAKE for 65 to 70 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Quick & Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes Makes 24 cupcakes 1 package (18.25 ounces) spice cake mix 1 can (15 ounces) Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin 3 large eggs 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup water 1 container (16 ounces) prepared cream cheese or vanilla frosting Assorted sprinkles PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Paper-line or grease 24 muffin cups. BLEND cake mix, pumpkin, eggs, vegetable oil and water in large mixer bowl until moistened. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups, filling 3/4 full. BAKE for 18 to 23 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Spread cupcakes with frosting. Decorate as desired. Sweet Pumpkin Dip Makes about 5 1/2 cups 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 can (15 ounces) Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin 2 cups sifted powdered sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger Sliced fruit, bite-size cinnamon graham crackers, toasted mini-bagels, toast slices, muffins or English muffins BEAT cream cheese and pumpkin in large mixer bowl until smooth. Add sugar, cinnamon and ginger; mix thoroughly. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve as a dip or spread. Homemade Pumpkin Pie Makes 8 servings 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 large eggs 1 can (15 ounces) Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk 1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell Whipped cream (optional) MIX sugar, salt and spice in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. POUR into pie shell. BAKE in preheated 425°F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream. 
Easy Pumpkin Cream PieMakes 8 servings 1 can (15 ounces) Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin 1 package (5.1 ounces) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 cups (about 6 ounces) frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed, divided 1 prepared 9-inch (9 ounces) graham cracker crust Fresh raspberries (optional) COMBINE pumpkin, pudding mix, milk and pumpkin pie spice in large mixer bowl; beat for 1 minute or until blended. Fold in 1 1/2 cups whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm. Let stand in refrigerator 1 hour before serving. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and raspberries. Serve immediately. SOURCE: Libby's® 100% Pure Pumpkin
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(Family Features) - Beginning cooks can learn a secret from experienced home cooks:
canned, 100% pure pumpkin is a versatile ingredient for making quick,
easy desserts everyone loves. Subtle flavors and spices ranging
from apple and orange to cinnamon and ginger blend seductively with
pumpkin purée. That's because its mellow taste adapts well
to many flavors. Its smooth texture ensures creamy success for pies
and dips. Its deep orange color adds visual appeal. Best of all,
since it's ready to use as soon as you open the can, pumpkin is
a time-saving ingredient that makes it extra easy for cooks of any
skill level to prepare moist cupcakes, a quick bread or a classic
pumpkin pie.
So if you've been waiting for a reason to try using
pumpkin ... go ahead. Start with these family-pleasing desserts!
The recipes are so easy and delicious, both novice and experienced
cooks will be making them year-round. Just remember to share your
secret.
