Fresh pumpkin recipes for delicious Fall meals
Savor the taste of Fall with these fresh pumpkin recipes that will take you from breakfast to dessert.
If there’s one vegetable synonymous with Fall, it’s pumpkin.
The sight of carved pumpkins on porches come Halloween.
Picking pumpkins for a fun Fall date idea.
Even the rich orange color is a perfect match for Fall leaves for some Fall inspired decor.
And of course the most obvious – Fall meals.
Pumpkin is incredibly versatile – it can be used in recipes from the savory to the sweet, in soups, pies, muffins and more.
And listen, just because canned pumpkin might seem like the easiest and most convenient option (because let’s face it – as much as I love pumpkin I loathe cutting the skin off it with a passion) – sometimes it’s a lot of fun to make food from scratch, especially if you’re cooking something special for date night or to celebrate the season.
In addition, if you’re enjoying more whole foods then you’ll love these fresh pumpkin recipes that showcase this super vege.
Fresh pumpkin recipes
These fresh pumpkin recipes will inspire you to get you down to the pumpkin patch or grow your own bumper crop, just so you always have a supply on hand.
Breakfast pumpkin recipes
These chewy pumpkin breakfast cookies are best served warm straight from the oven.
The pumpkin waffles are made with homemade pumpkin puree and pumpkin spices. They are the perfect breakfast treat.
Fresh pumpkin soup recipes
Pumpkin soup is my favorite Fall meal. My personal favorite recipes include a hint of curry or other spice, served up with fresh bread. Delicious!
Part of what makes pumpkin so versatile is that it's a little... bland. That's why the addition of curry to this pumpkin soup gives it some tasty zing.
This pumpkin, sweet potato, leek and coconut milk soup is perfect for cold Autumn evenings. It’s also vegan and gluten-free.
This roasted pumpkin soup has the sweet addition of roasted apple.
Pumpkin bread, muffins and scones
Though "moist" is a word many of us shudder to hear, there's no better adjective (other than maybe "delicious") to describe these pumpkin breads, muffins and scones.
These moist and flaky cranberry-studded pumpkin scones with cream cheese icing give Starbucks' pumpkin scones a run for their money.
These pumpkin bread rolls are made with fresh pumpkin puree.
This pumpkin bread can be made with fresh pumpkin puree - just be sure to strain it to get off the excess moisture.
These sweet pumpkin muffins have the added bonus of being vegan - plus you can whip them up in under half an hour.
Pumpkin pasta recipes
Pasta and pumpkin are both classic comfort foods - why not combine the two?
This version of pumpkin gnocchi is made with potatoes, flour and roasted pumpkin puree.
Pumpkin ravioli is an authentic Italian dish - a perfectly hearty meal for a Fall supper.
This roasted pumpkin, ricotta and sage pasta dish is a perfect make-ahead meal for when you want to be as organized as possible.
Put a twist on the traditional mac and cheese recipe with the addition of fresh pumpkin to make a comforting Fall meal.
Pumpkin salad recipes
These pumpkin salad recipes are perfect side dishes or the main event, depending on the occasion and the appetite.
This low carb salad includes tender pieces of pumpkin and onion roasted to bring out their sweetness and add richness to their flavor.
The fresh sage is reminiscent of Thanksgiving.
The subtle sweet flavors of beetroot are combined with nutty pumpkin in a simple salad perfect for an Autumn meal.
This roasted pumpkin and feta salad is simplicity in a bowl. Roasting the pumpkin gives it a sweet caramelized flavor, though if you prefer to keep the sugar down, you can steam it instead.
This delicious salad is just the thing for a weeknight dinner when you're short on time but after something big on taste.
This warm salad makes a healthy and delicious addition to your meal plan.
This salad is made with all fresh, seasonal ingredients that's so healthy you could eat it every day if you wanted!
Savory fresh pumpkin recipes
These savory fresh pumpkin recipes are just the thing for a main dish or one pot meal.
This risotto is comfort in a bowl. Made with thyme, garlic, parmesan and of course, fresh pumpkin, it's perfect Autumn fare.
This Greek pumpkin and feta cheese pie (also known as Kolokithopita) combines fresh pumpkin with caramelized onions, feta cheese, and mint.
With a stuffing full of Fall flavors, this perfect example of food served in food has comfort written all over it.
This Instant Pot curry is one out of the box! Blending together African and Indian influences, this pumpkin curry is all flavors Autumn.
These super simple pumpkin fritters are fantastic for a quick meal: morning, noon or night.
Whip up some up some of these pumpkin pot pies which are packed full of vegetable goodness.
This easy pumpkin chicken curry is gluten-free and dairy-free. With only a handful of ingredients, it's also super simple to make.
These roast pumpkin pizzas are made with two ingredient pizza dough, topped with onion, capsicum, olives, feta cheese, mozzarella - and of course, pumpkin.
This inexpensive meal makes a filling and healthy dinner, especially when served over brown rice.
Sweet fresh pumpkin recipes
Pumpkin is just as tasty in sweet recipes. Whether it's cakes, pies, or puddings, you're guaranteed a beautiful bowl of deliciousness with these recipes.
This crustless pumpkin pie has a creamy texture and and a pumpkin and coconut aroma. It's vegan too.
This coffee cake recipe is inspired by the best flavors of Fall: pumpkins, apples, and nuts.
These pumpkin bars are made with fresh pumpkin. They are vegan, gluten-free, and contain no refined sugar.
This healthy pumpkin roll recipe has less sugar, fewer calories but the same great taste.
These pumpkin carrot cupckakes are made even the more delicious with cream cheese icing.
These chewy soft-baked vegan pumpkin cookies are seasoned with pumpkin pie spice. They're gluten free too. Delicious!
This fresh pumpkin recipe for baked donuts makes 12 cinnamon sugar covered bites of goodness.
Blend together the Fall flavors of pumpkin and ginger with these pumpkin gingerbread cupcakes.
Those oatmeal cookies are so good, you better make a double batch.
Fresh roasted pumpkin puree makes for a more full bodied and intense flavor than canned. You'll enjoy its sweetness in this pumpkin pie recipe.
This pumpkin pie pudding is an essential Fall dessert. Have with yogurt or vanilla ice cream.
Make the most of pumpkin season with these delicious fresh pumpkin recipes.
Enjoy more Fall flavors with these Fall breakfast ideas, Fall baking recipes, and Fall appetizers.
Plus, since you love pumpkin, you might also like these pumpkin desserts for Thanksgiving.