What to do with Leftover Pumpkin Puree

While I love a recipe that uses one full can of 100% pumpkin puree, that’s just not always the case. If you’re like me, each fall you have at least one open can of pumpkin in your fridge, hanging out, waiting to be used. This post shares over 50 creative recipe ideas for how you can use up that leftover pumpkin. Waste not, want not, right?!

We’ve sorted these carefully curated pumpkin recipes (both sweet and savory) by amount of pumpkin puree used to make your life easy. Just over here using my type-A tendencies for good!

🧡 Is Canned Pumpkin the Same as Pumpkin Puree?

Yes, canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are often used interchangeably in recipes. You may also see it referred to as solid-packed pumpkin or 100% pumpkin puree. What this means is that your canned pumpkin doesn’t have any extras mixed into the pumpkin puree (no sweeteners, no spices).

What About Pumpkin Pie Filling vs. Pumpkin Puree?

Canned pumpkin pie filling is NOT the same as pumpkin puree. In addition to the cooked and mashed pumpkin, pumpkin pie filling contains added flavors, spices, and sometimes added sugars.

🧡 How to Store Pumpkin Puree

Store leftover pumpkin puree in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. We often use press-and-seal style saran wrap over the top of the can for easy storing (and to avoid dirtying additional dishes).

Can You Freeze Pumpkin Puree?

Yes! If you aren’t going to use up your pumpkin within a week, you can also freeze it for up to 1 year. Place the leftover canned pumpkin into a zip-top freezer bag and label it with what it is and the date it was put into the freezer.

🧡 Recipes Using Less Than ¼ Cup of Pumpkin Puree

1

Pumpkin Cold Foam (Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew)

Ready in minutes, homemade pumpkin cold foam is made with real pumpkin, vanilla, and warm fall spices. A great way to celebrate fall.

Uses 2 teaspoons of pumpkin puree per drink.

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2

Masala & Chai

Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte

This Starbucks copycat of the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte is the quintessential fall drink. Taken to the next level using a homemade chai concentrate.

One drink uses 1 teaspoon of pumpkin puree.

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3

The Oregon Dietitian

High Protein Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Start your day with an autumnal-themed power breakfast packed with flavor and protein to keep you full, energized, and in the fall spirit!

A single jar / serving of these overnight oats uses 2 Tablespoons of pumpkin puree.

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4

That Skinny Chick Can Bake

Pumpkin French Toast

A marvelous French Toast recipe with all the wonderful flavors of a pumpkin pie!

A single batch of this recipe (4 slices) uses 2 Tablespoons of pumpkin puree.

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5

Joy to the Food

High Protein Pumpkin Bagel Bites

Why eat a regular bagel when you can eat high protein pumpkin bagel bites dipped in a high protein, creamy dip? These bagel bites are ready in just 10 minutes in the air fryer, and blended cottage cheese is used to boost protein.

Recipe uses 2 Tablespoons of pumpkin puree.

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6

Rose Bakes

Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are a fall twist on the classic marshmallow squares that we all know and love by infusing them with the warm and cozy flavors of pumpkin pie.

A single batch of these bars uses 3 Tablespoons of pumpkin puree.

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Marley’s Menu

Pumpkin Whipped Cream

Pumpkin Whipped Cream blends the silky essence of whipped cream with the warm, comforting notes of pumpkin spice.

This recipe uses 2 Tablespoons of pumpkin puree.

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🧡 Recipes That Use ¼ Cup of Pumpkin Puree

8

Homemade Pumpkin Coffee Creamer

This homemade pumpkin creamer is packed with fall flavor and is super easy to make! Great in your morning coffee, and in fall cocktails too!

One batch of this creamer uses ¼ Cup of pumpkin puree.

Check out this recipe

9

Through the Fibro Fog

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

These vegan pumpkin spice oatmeal cookies combine delicious spices, pumpkin, and oats to make a tasty fall cookie for adults and kids alike. Super easy to make in just 30 minutes!

A single batch of these cookies use ¼ Cup of pumpkin puree.

Check out this recipe

10

My Vegan Minimalist

Pumpkin Twist Rolls

Soft, surprisingly easy and so good nobody will ever guess they’re vegan. The one vegan pumpkin rolls you need to try.

Recipe uses 4 Tablespoons (aka ¼ Cup) of pumpkin puree.

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11

Cooking Carnival

Pumpkin Vinaigrette

Vibrantly-hued, this Pumpkin Vinaigrette recipe is a finger-licking good salad dressing that can be drizzled on all kinds of fall salads.

Recipe uses ¼ Cup pumpkin puree. 

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12

Floral Apron

Pumpkin Madeleines

With a little pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, these pumpkin madeleines dipped in cinnamon sugar are the perfect fall cookie to dip in coffee or tea!

This recipe uses ¼ Cup pumpkin puree.

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🧡 Recipes That Use ⅓ Cup of Pumpkin Puree

13

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Pumpkin syrup is what you need to make a homemade pumpkin spices latte, but can also be used in so many ways! As a breakfast syrup, stirred into oatmeal and yogurt, and served over ice cream too!

A single batch of this syrup uses ⅓ Cup of pumpkin puree.

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14

Floured Frame

Pumpkin Chai Scones

These vegan pumpkin chai scones will definitely get you into that fall mood. They’re soft and flakey, deliciously spiced, and topped with a perfect vanilla glaze! 

Recipe uses ⅓ C of pumpkin puree.

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15

Coley Cooks

Pumpkin Oatmeal Dutch Baby

This Oatmeal Pumpkin Dutch Baby is the ultimate fall breakfast! It's a big, puffed up pancake made with oat flour, eggs and pumpkin puree, so it's incredibly nutritious, but thanks to maple syrup, a bit of butter and and lots of warming spices, it tastes like a slice of pumpkin pie. 

Recipe uses ⅓ Cup of pumpkin puree.

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16

Britney Breaks Bread

Pumpkin Popovers

This pumpkin popovers recipe is savory, herby, and cheesy! It's got the best of everything – freshly grated parmesan, chopped sage and rosemary, and pumpkin puree to usher in the Fall vibes. 

Recipe uses ⅓ Cup pumpkin puree.

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17

We Three Shanes

Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chewy pumpkin white chocolate chip cookies give a whole new life to the once only "cakey" cookie.

A single batch of these cookies uses ⅓ Cup of pumpkin puree.

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18

Foxes Love Lemons

Pumpkin Creme Brulee

This Pumpkin Creme Brulee is sugar, pumpkin spice and everything nice. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering, this make ahead dessert is rich, creamy and delicious. 

Recipe uses 6 Tablespoons of pumpkin puree, which is just over ⅓ cup.

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🧡 Recipes That Use ½ Cup of Pumpkin Puree

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Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake

Our favorite fall-themed protein shake! This pumpkin spice protein shake is great for pre or post-workout, as a snack, or for a quick breakfast to go!

One smoothie uses ½ Cup pumpkin puree.

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20

Little Nonni

Pumpkin Biscotti

Infused with warm spices and authentic pumpkin flavor, these pumpkin biscotti are the perfect companion for your morning coffee or afternoon tea.

A single batch of these biscotti uses ½ Cup pumpkin puree.

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21

Kitchen at Hoskins

Pumpkin Croissants

Transform your day-old croissants into a fall sensation with this Pumpkin Croissants recipe! This recipe infuses buttery, flaky pastry with the rich flavors of honey, pumpkin and almond. Easy & scrumptious!

6 croissants use ½ Cup of pumpkin puree.

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22

Chew Out Loud

Pumpkin Energy Bites

These easy and healthy Pumpkin Energy Bites are the perfect no bake snack! Packed with good-for-you ingredients, these are sure to fuel your day!

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23

Sugar & Snap Peas

Pumpkin Ricotta Mac & Cheese

Creamy, cheesy, and comforting, this pumpkin ricotta mac and cheese the 30-minute meal you needed! Plus, the pumpkin cheese sauce is prepared using only 3 main ingredients – no roux required!

Recipe uses ½ Cup of pumpkin puree.

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24

Eat Fresh Glow

Pumpkin Pie Sugar Cookies

If you’re a fan of pumpkin pie and soft sugar cookies, then these Mini Pumpkin Pie Sugar Cookies are going to be your new favorite treat! Imagine combining the best of both worlds—creamy pumpkin pie filling nestled inside a perfectly baked sugar cookie crust. 

A single batch of these cookies uses ½ Cup pumpkin puree.

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25

Broken Oven Baking

No Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

These No Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are the best fall treat! They're made with pure pumpkin puree and warm spices on top of an easy graham cracker crust.

A single batch of these mini cheesecakes use ½ Cup pumpkin puree.

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26

The Floral Apron

Pumpkin Spice Caramels

Soft and chewy pumpkin spice caramels are made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice for an autumnal twist on the soft caramel.

A single batch of these caramels uses ½ Cup pumpkin puree.

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27

No Need to Heat

Pumpkin Spice Milkshake

Craving a fall treat? This Pumpkin Spice Milkshake is the perfect mix of creamy goodness and cozy autumn flavors! 

Recipe makes 2 milkshakes and uses ½ Cup pumpkin puree.

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28

Flavorful Eats

Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake (with Cake Mix!)

All the cozy, comforting flavors of fall in a super moist, delicious Bundt cake topped with a buttery rum glaze! Made extra easy thanks to the use of a box ofyellow cake mix.

Check out this recipe

29

The Cookie Dough Diaries

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Get ready for fall with these soft and chewy pumpkin cheesecake cookies! These pumpkin cookies are stuffed with a cream cheese filling and loaded with gooey chocolate chips.

A single batch of these cookies uses ½ Cup pumpkin puree.

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30

Finding Zest

Pumpkin Pudding

Canned pumpkin and cinnamon transform a box pudding into something truly special. Serve this 5-minute dessert with gingerbread cookies for a great flavor combination.   

A single batch of this pudding uses ½ Cup of pumpkin puree.

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🧡 Recipes That Use ¾ Cup of Pumpkin Puree

31

The Simple Sweet Life

Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts

These pumpkin spice latte doughnuts are a lovely fall treat and are sure to get your day off to a sweet start!

A single batch uses ¾ Cup pumpkin puree.

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32

Lifestyle of a Foodie

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins (Starbucks Copycat)

These Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins are soft and perfectly spiced. They are them filled with cream cheese filling and toasted pumpkin seeds.

A single batch of these muffins uses ¾ Cup pumpkin puree.

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33

This Wife Cooks

Pumpkin Strudel

This simple pumpkin strudel is made with puff pastry dough layered with pumpkin, pecans, and savory spices of the season. Great for brunches!

This recipes uses ¾ Cup pumpkin puree.

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34

Nomaste Hungry

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

This one-bowl pumpkin chocolate chip bread is super moist and decadent. There's an endless amount of melty chocolate chips baked inside, paired with the mild flavored pumpkin, you just can't go wrong!

One loaf uses ¾ Cup pumpkin puree.

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35

Mitten Girl

Savory Pumpkin & Ricotta Pinwheels

These whipped Ricotta and Pumpkin Pinwheels are a savory treat with only a hint of sweetness. They're easy to make in under 30 minutes and perfect to serve during the holiday season. 

A single batch of these appetizers use ¾ Cup pumpkin puree.

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36

Carolyn’s Cooking

Fried Pumpkin Goat Cheese Balls

These fall flavors come together perfectly for an easy and delicious bite sized appetizer. Perfect to serve from fall through the holidays!

A single batch of these uses ¾ Cup pumpkin puree.

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37

Home Cooking Collective

Pumpkin Vodka Sauce Pasta

This easy pumpkin pasta sauce is creamy and cheesy, with a subtle heat! Think of it as a fun twist on classic vodka sauce, but with pumpkin instead of tomato. Best of all, it's a quick weeknight dinner that comes together in just about 30 minutes.

Recipe uses ¾ Cup of pumpkin puree.

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🧡 Recipes That Use 1 Cup of Pumpkin Puree

38

Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

These easy pumpkin pecan waffles are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and full of fall flavor from pumpkin, warm fall spices, and buttery pecans.

A single batch of these waffles uses 1 cup of pumpkin puree.

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39

Pumpkin Protein Muffins

If you love all the flavors of fall, but maybe not all the calories that come with your favorite fall bakes, these protein-packed pumpkin muffins are for you! Great for breakfast or as a filling snack.

A single batch of these muffins uses 1 Cup of pumpkin puree.

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40

Food Vows

Pumpkin Pancakes

These easy pumpkin pancakes are the perfect cozy breakfast for fall! Made with real pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin spice, they’re light, fluffy, and bursting with fall flavors. 

A single batch of these uses 1 Cup pumpkin puree.

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41

Chenee Today

Pumpkin Banana Muffins

These healthy banana and pumpkin muffins are an easy vegan recipe that's toddler or kid friendly!

A single batch of these muffins uses 1 Cup of pumpkin puree.

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42

The Gluten Free Austrian

Pumpkin Spice Granola

Enjoyed on it on its own as a snack or served with yogurt and berries it as a healthy breakfast option, this pumpkin granola is a fall must-try!

Recipe uses 125 grams (aka 1 Cup) of pumpkin puree.

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43

From Valerie’s Kitchen

Pumpkin Corn Bread

This pumpkin cornbread is slightly sweet with a touch of warm spice. A cozy, fall-inspired take on classic cornbread that's delicious served warm from the oven with cinnamon honey butter.

Recipe uses 1 Cup of pumpkin puree.

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44

20-Minute Pumpkin Pasta with Boursin Cheese

This delicious fall pasta is creamy and delicious thanks to the use of canned pumpkin and Boursin cheese! Plus it's super quick and easy to make too.

A single batch of this recipe uses 1 Cup of pumpkin puree.

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45

4 Sons ‘R’ Us

One Pot Creamy Pumpkin Bacon Pasta

Wow your crowd with this quick and easy creamy one pot pumpkin pasta with bacon. It's a cheesy pasta dish the whole family will love, even the picky ones, with something in it for everyone.

Recipes uses 1 Cup of pumpkin puree.

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46

Plays Well with Butter

Chicken and Pumpkin Dumplings

This Chicken and Pumpkin Dumplings has all the best elements of the classic comfort food meal with a fall-inspired twist! Creamy chicken soup with tender pulled chicken & autumn squash turns next level with a finishing touch of pillowy-soft pumpkin dumplings.

Sauce uses 1 Cup of pumpkin puree + dumplings use an additional ⅓ Cup pumpkin puree.

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47

Food Wine and Love

Pumpkin Risotto

Vegan Pumpkin Risotto Recipe is an easy recipe for a favorite creamy Mediterranean, Italian style rice side dish or meatless main dish.

Recipe uses 1 Cup of pumpkin puree.

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48

Hey Snickerdoodle

Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These pumpkin oatmeal bars with dark chocolate chips are the perfect fall season dessert. They have perfectly spiced pumpkin, chewy oatmeal, dark chocolate chips, and pecans. 

A single batch of these bars use 1 Cup of pumpkin puree.

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49

The Salted Sweets.

Pumpkin Coconut Cake

This delicious pumpkin coconut cake is easy to make thanks to cake mix and canned pumpkin puree. Topped with a brown butter cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut flakes, this is sure to be a new fall favorite!

This cake recipe uses 1 Cup of pumpkin puree.

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50

Beyond the Chicken Coop

Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies

Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies are a perfect treat for Halloween. Made with puff pastry and pumpkin pie filling, these Halloween treats are delicious to eat and look so cute on your Halloween table.

A single batch of these uses 1 Cup of pumpkin puree.

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51

Served From Scratch

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

These Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are packed full of pumpkin puree, healthy oats, and pumpkin pie spice for an irresistible cookie that is thick and soft with the perfect spiced icing!

One batch of these cookies uses 1 Cup of pumpkin puree.

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52

Whiskful Cooking

Pumpkin Oreo Chocolate Chip Bars

These Pumpkin Oreo Chocolate Chip Bars are a delicious treat to enjoy this fall. The centers are moist, fluffy, and loaded with sweet chocolate and Oreo cookies. Easy to share with friends and family for all occasions.

Recipe uses 1 Cup of pumpkin puree.

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53

Baked Abundance

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These pumpkin cupcakes are moist, light and fluffy and are full of delicious flavor. Topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting. You're going to love these!

A single batch of these cupcakes use 1 Cup of pumpkin puree.

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54

3 Yummy Tummies

Crockpot Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate

This Crockpot Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate is perfect for entertaining!  Great for the whole family, or make an adult version by adding a shot of Butterscotch Schnapps or Rum Chata to your glass!

Recipe uses 1 Cup pumpkin puree.

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🧡 Because We Know You LOVE Pumpkin, Here are Recipes That Use a Full 15 Ounce Can of Pumpkin Puree

55

3-Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Quick, easy, and delicious pumpkin muffins made with 3 ingredients! Great for breakfast or snacking, and ready in 30 minutes!

Check out this recipe

56

20-Minute Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

Super cheesy homemade mac and cheese with a secret good-for-you ingredient – pumpkin! Using pumpkin puree in this delicious fall pasta adds extra creaminess and richness to this dish. Plus, this pumpkin mac and cheese is ready in less than 20 minutes!

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57

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

This pumpkin bar recipe is a family favorite! Light and moist pumpkin bars are covered in a homemade cream cheese frosting. The perfect fall dessert!

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58

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Dip

A fun, no bake treat to enjoy all fall long! With all the flavors you love in pumpkin pie, but in fun dip form!

Check out this recipe