Is there a special pumpkin for pie?

Table of Contents:

1. Is there a special pumpkin for pie?
2. Is Cinderella pumpkin good for pies?
3. What is a white pumpkin called?
4. What kind of squash is in pumpkin pie filling?
5. Is a pumpkin pie really a pie?
6. What is the difference between pumpkin pie filling and canned pumpkin?
7. What's the difference between canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie filling?
8. Does pumpkin pie filling need to be cooked?
9. Can I use real pumpkin instead of canned?
10. Why is my pumpkin pie gritty?
11. What can pumpkin be substituted for?
12. Can I substitute pumpkin for butter?
13. Can you substitute pumpkin for banana?

Is there a special pumpkin for pie?

Yes. A sugar pumpkin is a type of pumpkin that tends to be small, dense, and a little sweeter than a carving pumpkin. These pumpkins are perfect for pies or other baking.

Is Cinderella pumpkin good for pies?

Cinderella pumpkins are best suited for cooked applications such as roasting, baking, and steaming. Their sweet flavor and creamy texture make them ideal for use in baked goods and desserts such as pies, bread, muffins, cookies, and cakes. They can also be pureed and used to make pumpkin ice cream.

What is a white pumpkin called?

Eerie-looking white pumpkins — naturally white, not painted — are finding their way into more and more homes this Halloween season. The albinos are called Ghost pumpkins, Snowballs, Luminas or Caspers — presumably a reference to the friendly ghost.

What kind of squash is in pumpkin pie filling?

That's right, some canned “pumpkin” purée is actually made from one or more types of winter squash, like butternut, Hubbard, Boston Marrow, and Golden Delicious. These squash varieties can be less stringy and richer in sweetness and color than pumpkin.

Is a pumpkin pie really a pie?

Pumpkin pie is a dessert pie with a spiced, pumpkin-based custard filling. The pumpkin is a symbol of harvest time, and pumpkin pie is generally eaten during the fall and early winter. ... The pie filling ranges in color from orange to brown and is baked in a single pie shell, rarely with a top crust.

What is the difference between pumpkin pie filling and canned pumpkin?

Canned pumpkin puree contains 100% pumpkin without any additional spices or flavors. ... On the other hand, pumpkin pie filling features pureed pumpkin flavored with the spices traditionally found in pumpkin pie: cloves, cinnamon, allspice and/or nutmeg.

What's the difference between canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie filling?

Canned pumpkin is just that and nothing more: cooked, pureed pumpkin. There are no added sugars or spices. ... Pumpkin pie filling is pumpkin flavored with spices like cinnamon, clove, allspice, and ginger, and is also pre-sweetened.

Does pumpkin pie filling need to be cooked?

A: Yes, it's cooked. It's been steamed and pureed. It's safe to eat right from the can, but we think it tastes better in a pumpkin cheesecake.

Can I use real pumpkin instead of canned?

Making pumpkin puree from scratch (actual fresh pumpkin) is easy, and yes, you can definitely substitute the canned pumpkin for fresh pureed pumpkin on our recipes. Try to allow time to drain excess moisture from your fresh pumpkin puree. ...

Why is my pumpkin pie gritty?

The egg proteins in pumpkin pie filling form a loose net that traps moisture. As the egg proteins are heated, they begin to contract. Cook them hot enough, and they'll contract so much that they separate from each other into curds, giving your pie filling that grainy, wet texture.

What can pumpkin be substituted for?

So, if your recipe calls for pumpkin but you do not have any in your kitchen, you can substitute other winter squash varieties, measure for measure. Good choices are acorn squash, hubbard squash, butternut squash, buttercup squash or calabaza. Sweet potatoes are also a good option as a substitute for pumpkin.

Can I substitute pumpkin for butter?

Pumpkin can be a substitute for oil or butter in baking. For oil, the ratio is one to one — one cup oil is simply replaced with one cup pumpkin puree.To substitute pumpkin puree for butter, multiply the amount of butter by ¾. If a recipe calls for one cup, use ¾ cup puree in its place.

Can you substitute pumpkin for banana?

Ripe banana usually tastes sweeter than pumpkin, so if you are swapping pumpkin for banana, you may want to add a tablespoon or two of brown or granulated sugar (don't add too much or you may throw off the consistency of the batter).