They are a particularly good source of fibre, as well as a range of vitamins and minerals. Read more about the health benefits of pumpkin and see our step-by-step guide on how to carve a pumpkin lantern for Halloween. British season runs from October to December. Go for pumpkins that feel heavy for their size, with a smooth, firm skin.
Smaller pumpkins tend to have more flesh. As pumpkins have very tough skins, some hard graft is needed to get into them.
Put the squash on a thick tea towel to keep it steady, then use a large strong knife to cut it in half. It can be heavy going, so work in sections until you reach the bottom. If the skin is particularly thick, you may need to hammer the knife in with a rolling pin.
Scoop out the seeds and any stringy parts. We LOVE roasted pumpkin seeds and they are a healthy treat as well.
I will roast the seeds during the season and put them in a festive bowl for everyone to snack on during our Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. Our roasted pumpkin seeds recipe is a sweet one instead of a salty one. But you can head to this recipe on Food. And if you want the sweet version, check out our Pumpkin Pie Roasted Seeds recipe. What can you do with the pumpkin guts?
We actually call them the pulp or stringy parts as it is a bit more appetizing! It also has lots of nutrients and can make for some pumpkin rich and moist recipes. Check out a couple of those below. Well, with a bit of research, we discovered that you can make a pumpkin bread out of it that is, according to the creator of it, the best pumpkin bread in the whole world. The picture makes it looks very moist and delicious. Another option that you can use the pumpkin pulp for is to make pumpkin soup or stock.
We got this idea from SheKnows. Separate the seeds from the guts and then place the guts in a pot filled with water and boil. Add celery, carrots and a bay leaf for extra flavor. Then boil for about 30 minutes or until the water begins to change color.
Strain and use in your favorite soups, stews or freeze for later! Have you ever tried baking or cooking with the pumpkin pulp? In fact, we even have printable gift tags and instructions for you to make this an easy gift!
The cool part about this delicious gift idea is that it is unique, it is an affordable gift to give, it is an entire dinner in one and the whole thing can be thrown away so clean up is easy for your recipient! This one is super cool!
If you simply have no desire to eat the pumpkin and only had them for decor during the fall holidays and they sat on your porch, well, keep using them through the Christmas season by turning them into Christmas Decor!
We share more details about this pumpkin recycling idea in a previous post on How to Recycle Fall Pumpkins into Christmas Decor. The final part of the pumpkin are the skins, stem and left over pieces. This one is just about as easy as throwing it in the trash…. Please leave your favorite pumpkin uses, recipes and ideas in the comments! More ideas here for 28 things you can do with pumpkin guts. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data.
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