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Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
During the holidays, Southerners don't do "under-prepared." Just the thought of running out of canned cranberry sauce or buttermilk biscuits mid-Thanksgiving feast is enough to make us hightail it to the grocery. "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail," Mama always said.
The same goes for canned pumpkin. We stock up to the gills with it, refusing to serve pumpkin pie that barely scrapes by on the fall flavor. So, after the pies are baked, what to do with leftover pumpkin pie filling? We're glad you asked.
Below, you'll find delicious ways to make the most of your still half-full or even unopened cans of pumpkin or pumpkin pie filling. Thanks to these easy desserts, leftover pumpkin pie filling might be your season's biggest blessing in disguise.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
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Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Calling for just a 1/2 cup of pumpkin, you can easily whip up a batch of cinnamon rolls with fall flair with leftover pumpkin.
Pumpkin Banana Bread
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Another classic recipe that's been given a makeover for fall, this take on banana bread makes use of 1 cup of pumpkin puree.
Pumpkin Pound Cake
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Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey
Why not add another dessert to the menu and whip up a beautiful Bundt if you have leftover pumpkin once the pie is in the oven.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
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Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
A few dollops of cream cheese frosting sandwiched between two soft cookies creates a heavenly texture and a depth of flavor that's as rich as its festive color.
Pumpkin Crisp
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Get ready for yet another super easy dessert that uses leftover pumpkin and boxed cake mix. You can thank us in the comments.
Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies
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Never choose between pumpkin and chocolate again. Baked with chocolate chips, leftover pumpkin pie filling, and a hint of espresso, these brownies don't care about being subtle on flavor.
Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Muffins
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If you plan ahead and make sure you have enough canned pumpkin, you can have pumpkin muffins before your pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin Dip
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Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Use leftover pumpkin to mix up a bowl of this decadent dip for everyone to snack on until dinner is served.
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
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Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
These bite-sized pumpkin cheesecakes are perfect for serving a large crowd when you don't want to stand around slicing pie for folks. They also happen to be incredibly great at breakfast with a warm cup of coffee.
Pumpkin Spice-Heath Cake
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Find a prettier fall-inspired sheet cake, we challenge. Using leftover pumpkin, boxed cake mix, and store-bought toffee bits, the recipe is a total breeze.
Pumpkin-Spice Bundt with Brown Sugar Icing and Candied Pecans
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Round out the season with this grand finale-worthy dessert. Show up to Sunday dinner with this pumpkin-filled masterpiece, and they'll never guess it was inspired by leftovers.
Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake
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We suggest serving this dessert alongside your pumpkin pie on the Thanksgiving spread. It'll tempt even the most die-hard of pie purists. The creamy cheesecake texture and sweet praline-pecan topping makes using your extra canned pumpkin look mighty good.