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If you like cobbler and all things pumpkin as much as I do, then you’re gonna just love this recipe for pumpkin pecan cobbler. While you can make this with canned pumpkin, the recipe below does use fresh pumpkin cause why not. This is a great fall dessert that you can make just because, or … Read more
If you’ve got some fresh pumpkin and wanna make the softest cookies ever, then listen up. The fresh pumpkin in this recipe makes these cookies come out so incredibly soft and chewy. I just love eating these in the fall cause they’re so freaking good. Sometimes I like to mix up some whipped cream cheese … Read more
If you’re like me and you love all things pumpkin this time of year, then let me introduce you to pumpkin ice cream. You can use some of that fresh pumpkin puree to make this delicious cold treat. And if you want to be like me, then you make it at the same time as … Read more
Who doesn’t love a good brownie? And when pumpkin season rolls around I’m all about leveling up those brownies with a bit of fresh pumpkin. So if you’re using fresh pumpkin for other desserts, be sure to save some of that puree to make these yummy brownies. The fresh pumpkin makes them super moist and … Read more
Tiramisu is one of those decadent desserts that everyone seems to love. But when autumn starts to roll around and I start seeing pumpkin everywhere, you know I gotta have pumpkin desserts. And I think you can turn pretty much any dessert into a pumpkin or pumpkin spice variation. And tiramisu is no exception! If … Read more
One of my guilty pleasures at Whole Foods is their cheesecake brownies. But dang are they expensive there! Well, since I hd some extra pumpkin puree I thought it was a good time to see if I could make these bars but with fresh pumpkin. So it won’t quite be the same as those cheesecake … Read more
Several years ago I went to a pumpkin festival in the Midwest and had the BEST donuts of my life. No, they weren’t apple cider donuts – they were pumpkin donuts. And I’ve been chasing that high ever since! It took some trial and error, but I have achieved it. The secret is fresh pumpkin. … Read more
While I love me some pumpkin pie, I’m also a big fan of pumpkin cheesecake. Just something about that mix of cream cheese and fresh pumpkin and that graham cracker crust. Though I’ve had some really bad pumpkin cheesecakes, so beware if you’re getting it out somewhere. But, if you want to make it at … Read more
If you’re looking for a nice fall breakfast piece that isn’t the usual pumpkin pancakes or muffins, these scones are where it’s at. You can leave them plain, or you can glaze them with a little something sweet. I tend to prefer a maple glaze, but you can go with whatever flavors you prefer. Or … Read more
If you’ve got some extra pumpkin puree and not sure what to do with it, then check out this recipe for pumpkin muffins. They’re great for both breakfast and desserts. Sometimes I like to make a buttercream icing and put them on these like they’re cupcakes. Honestly, they’re just so delicious you don’t even need … Read more