Canned pumpkin is one of those pantry staples that makes baking and cooking so much easier. No peeling, chopping, or roasting—just open a can and you’re ready to whip up something delicious. And the best part? It’s not just for pumpkin pie.
From moist breads and muffins to creamy soups, pastas, and even smoothies, canned pumpkin is one of the most versatile ingredients you can keep on hand. Perfect for fall baking but useful year-round, it adds natural sweetness, moisture, and plenty of flavor to both sweet and savory recipes.
In this roundup, you’ll find 15 no-fuss canned pumpkin recipes that are simple, comforting, and guaranteed to impress without a lot of effort. Stock up on a few cans and get ready to enjoy these easy, pumpkin-packed favorites!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies – Saving Talents
This delicious pumpkin chocolate chip cookies recipe makes for a perfect dessert or treat in the cooler months of autumn and winter!
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Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins with Carrots & Chocolate Chips
This healthy recipe for Pumpkin Carrot Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffin is absolutely delicious! Eat them for breakfast or as a quick snack!
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake Recipe – An Off Grid Life
This pumpkin cinnamon roll skillet cake is a tasty fall breakfast or dessert. Make it in a cast iron skillet for a homestyle taste.
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Easy Crockpot Pumpkin Butter Recipe – An Off Grid Life
Dive into autumn with this simple crockpot pumpkin butter recipe. It’s a budget-friendly, versatile spread perfect for cozy fall mornings.
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Easy Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Recipe for Fall
Looking for a simple yet impressive dessert this autumn? Try our easy pumpkin pecan cheesecake recipe that combines creamy pumpkin with crunchy pecans and a sweet maple drizzle.
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Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins
Best Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins with warm spices, a buttery streusel, and my secret to high-domed, bakery-style tops. Moist, light, and oven ready in 20 minutes!
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Dutch Oven Pumpkin Chili
Dutch Oven Pumpkin Chili is the epitome of fall with the classic chili ingredients but the addition of nutritious pumpkin and warming spices.
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Spicy Pumpkin Soup
Easy, healthy spicy pumpkin soup recipe. An easy vegetarian recipe for pumpkin curry soup that uses canned pumpkin pie mix or regular pumpkin. Delicious fall soup.
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Skillet Pumpkin Dump Cake
Skillet Pumpkin Dump Cake is the perfect, quick and easy fall dessert that can and should be enjoyed all year long with ice cream.
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One-Bowl Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
These amazing One-Bowl Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are a pumpkin lover’s dream! They have a beautifully soft and tender, moist crumb enhanced by the natural sweetness of pumpkin and warmth of pumpkin spices. Topped with an irresistible sweet and crunchy pecan streusel topping!
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BEST Pumpkin Delight Recipe (Easy No-Bake Dessert)
This easy Pumpkin Delight is a no-bake dessert that has four layers. It’s easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk is creamy, spiced, and sweet— your go-to fall dessert made with pantry staples.
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Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup
My Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup is smooth, cozy and rich with fall flavor. Made with pumpkin, coconut milk and spices for a fast, flavorful meal.
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Pumpkin Butter Recipe – Fresh Off The Grid
Rich and velvety homemade pumpkin butter is easy to make and so delicious on toast, pancakes, biscuits, and more. Just 6 ingredients!
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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce | Craving Something Healthy
Creamy pumpkin pasta sauce is full of pumpkin, sage, nutmeg, and Parmesan cheese. This savory pasta is creamy, rich, and perfect for fall.
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