90 Easy Canned Pumpkin Recipes for Fall (fun ideas and uses!)
Fun ways to use canned pumpkin! These easy canned pumpkin recipes include breakfasts, dinners, desserts, and snacks – full of autumn flavor!
Fall is the perfect time to stock up on canned pumpkin.
It’s usually on sale, and is actually SO versatile!
You can make everything from breakfast to dinner to dessert with canned pumpkin, making this budget-friendly pantry staple a must-buy.
I put together a list of the best canned pumpkin recipes, so you have tons of festive fall foods to choose from.
If you think canned pumpkin is just for making pies, you’re in for a treat!
Plus, you can usually get more than one recipe from a single can, so you might even have some left over after making something.
Whether you’re hosting a fall dinner, attending a potluck, or want a festive new recipe for Halloween or Thanksgiving – there’s something for you!
Let’s check ‘em out!
(🍁 Looking for more fun fall recipes? Try one of these cozy autumn party appetizers, creative fall salads, unique autumn desserts, tailgate food ideas, easy fall dinners, or seasonal autumn charcuterie boards!)
Ways to Use Canned Pumpkin
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are packed with cozy fall flavors. Creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, warm pumpkin pie spice, and a sweet, buttery graham cracker crust.
The perfect make-ahead fall or holiday dessert for easy entertaining!
No Bake Pumpkin Delight
Pumpkin Delight is a delicious layered dessert that is also known as pumpkin lush. With four tantalizing layers, think of it as a delicious dessert lasagna.
Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese
The ultimate comfort food, this Blue Cheese Pumpkin Mac and Cheese will quickly become your favorite fall meal.
It’s so savory, creamy, cozy and comforting!
Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Pie Cookies
This Pumpkin Pie Crumbl Cookies Copycat recipe tastes just like the real thing. They are soft, thick, and full of fall spices, then covered in a luscious velvety frosting.
Spiced Pumpkin Waffles with Brown Butter Maple Syrup
Spiced Pumpkin Waffles with brown butter maple syrup are the perfect autumnal breakfast or brunch.
You can meal prep waffles and enjoy them for breakfast on busy mornings. Or make the batter the night before and cook them in the morning, so brunch is easy.
Pumpkin Bread Bottom Cheesecake
This Pumpkin Bread Bottom Cheesecake will be the most impressive dessert you make all season.
With a moist, delicious pumpkin bread bottom then creamy traditional cheesecake on top, you cannot go wrong.
Homemade Pumpkin Butter
Move over, apple butter, homemade Pumpkin Butter is here! This fall treat that can be used in so many ways.
Even though “butter” is in the name, this is a non-dairy fruit spread that brings all that pumpkin pie flavor.
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Irresistible Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting features soft, moist pumpkin cake generously topped with an incredible cream cheese frosting infused with warm spices in every bite.
No-Bake Pumpkin Cream Pie
This No Bake Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie is the perfect way to get into the spirit of fall without spending hours in the kitchen.
Grab your favorite store-bought crust, canned pumpkin, and some spices, and get ready to craft up a deliciously perfect (and easy) pie you can prep in 10 minutes.
Pumpkin Ale Cupcakes
Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes get a burst of flavor from your favorite pumpkin ale. They’re topped with maple frosting for the perfect fall cupcake.
3 Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Quick and easy 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread comes together in no time!
Ready for the oven in under 5 minutes, this recipe is fool proof and family approved. If you’re a pumpkin lover, this is the recipe for you.
Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
These cute Pumpkin Dinner Rolls look just like mini pumpkins! They are not only soft and buttery dinner rolls, but also easy and fun to make.
Perfect for Halloween, a fall dinner party or your Thanksgiving feast!
Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes
Super-fluffy, tall, yet moist Pumpkin Pancakes are the ultimate autumn breakfast.
A hefty dose of warming pumpkin spices have the perfect amount of fall flavor.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip
Creamy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is the ultimate treat for autumn gatherings, potlucks, or simply for indulging in a delightful snack or dessert at home.
Serve this fun dip with an array of sweet and savory dippers to fully embrace all the flavors of fall.
Pumpkin Ravioli with Parmesan Sage Cream Sauce
This to-die-for Pumpkin Ravioli with Parmesan Sage Cream Sauce is the perfect fall comfort food meal.
If you really want to impress, this is the dish for you.
Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake
Prepare yourself for a slice of pure autumn bliss with this easy Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake.
It’s all about savoring the rich and moist goodness of a pumpkin-spiced cake, infused with caramel and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
Easy Pumpkin Biscuits
Quick and simple Pumpkin Biscuits are perfect alongside fall breakfasts or dinners.
Pumpkin puree, plenty of butter and a bit of cinnamon create the perfect flaky, satisfying biscuit.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are soft and chewy pumpkin spice cookies that get an extra bump of flavor from brown butter and plenty of pumpkin pie spice.
The cookies are easy to make - no mixer or chilling required.
Thai Pumpkin Curry
Easy and flavorful Thai Pumpkin Curry is packed with the fragrant and aromatic flavors of Thailand, from creamy coconut milk to spicy red curry paste and fresh lime.
This spicy ramen noodle dish makes a perfectly healthy and comforting weeknight dinner.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes are tender and spiced with a hint of espresso.
They’re topped off with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice! Now you can get your PSL fix in cupcake form.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Easy Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are packed with flavor and include a sweet cream cheese filling inside.
Light, fluffy textured muffins that are even better than the original. Perfect to make any time that pumpkin spice craving hits.
Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo
Imagine a creamy sauce infused with the subtle and comforting sweetness of pumpkin puree, mingling with garlic and parmesan cheese.
Not only is Pumpkin Alfredo a delicious seasonal cozy meal, but it’s also a fast dinner idea that uses leftover canned pumpkin.
Sourdough Pumpkin Fougasse Bread
A perfect seasonal bake for all sourdough lovers, Sourdough Fougasse is shaped like a leaf, and made with pumpkin puree.
With a subtle pumpkin flavor, extra crusty crust and that irresistible orange color of the crumb, this French pumpkin fougasse is sure to impress.
Glazed Pumpkin Scones with Candied Pecans
These golden Pumpkin Scones are the perfect treat. Made with the spices of fall, then drizzled with glaze and topped with candied pecans.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal is the perfect breakfast. It’s warm, comforting and full of delicious flavors.
It’s a healthy breakfast that will keep you fueled and satisfied.
Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect seasonal treat.
The moist pumpkin bread pairs perfectly with the cream cheese frosting and cheesecake layer.
Easy to make, fluffy and absolutely delicious!
Pumpkin Spice Pasta Dough
Infused with pumpkin and warm spices this beautiful and aromatic homemade Pumpkin Spice Pasta stands up to any sauce.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies have two light and fluffy cookies sandwiched together with a sweet cream cheese frosting.
Satisfy your sweet tooth without spending hours in the kitchen.
They really are as simple as making soft cookies and sandwiching them together with a cream cheese frosting.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
If you’re a fan of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, you’ll want to try out this homemade version!
With just 6 simple ingredients, this cozy drink lets you enjoy the flavors of real pumpkin with a hot coffee, topped with creamy whipped cream.
2 Ingredient Pumpkin Cake
If you're in the mood for something pumpkin-y but don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, this 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Cake is the easiest fall treat.
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Keep your oven space free by making No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars!
With a graham cracker crust and homemade praline sauce, and made in an 8×8 square pan, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast
Pumpkin Stuffed French toast is made with whipped mascarpone, pumpkin purée, and thinly sliced Italian bread.
It's creamy and luxurious, and perfect for a special breakfast or brunch with family or friends.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Creamy Pumpkin Soup is a delicious fall soup made with pumpkin purée (homemade or canned), cauliflower, milk, and cheese.
Triple Layered Pumpkin Brownies
Triple Layered Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies are so good with a fudgy brownie layer, a sweet pumpkin layer and then the whole thing is topped with a chocolate ganache.
Crockpot Pumpkin Cobbler with Cake Mix
Delicious Crockpot Pumpkin Cobbler is SO easy to make with storebought cake mix.
With a pecan topping and a creamy, spiced filling, this pumpkin cobbler is the ultimate easy fall dessert to share.
Baked Feta Pumpkin Pasta
Baked Feta Pumpkin Pasta is a delicious fall version of the viral baked feta pasta. It could not be more simple to make.
All you have to do is bake up your feta and garlic and then blend together the sauce.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are sweet little bites that are a cross between a Snickerdoodle and a pumpkin sugar cookie.
Rolled in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar mixture and featuring a creamy cheesecake filling dollop, they’re downright irresistible.
Pumpkin Bread Braid
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this festive Pumpkin Bread Braid recipe.
Much simpler to make than it looks, it goes very well with a morning cup of coffee or a cup of hot tea.
Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars
Skip the hassle of making pie dough and enjoy the flavors of pumpkin pie in these naturally sweetened Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars!
They’re so easy to make and delicious with a buttery oat base, creamy maple pumpkin pie filling, and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.
Bacon and Pumpkin Pasta
Healthy Bacon and Pumpkin Pasta comes together so deliciously with a creamy pumpkin puree sauce and tasty chunks of bacon.
All you need are a few pantry ingredients to make this hearty and filling family dinner.
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls are an absolute treat for your taste buds. They’re pillowy soft on the inside, luscious and sweet on the outside.
If you like cinnamon rolls, you’ll fall in love with this pumpkin version for fall.
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Pudding Dessert
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Pudding Dessert is a fun and festive dessert recipe for fall, Thanksgiving, and Halloween.
A simple instant pumpkin pudding layered with cookies and topped with a candy pumpkin patch.
Pumpkin Marinara Pasta
Flavorful 30-minute Pumpkin Marinara Pasta is easy to make with pantry ingredients.
It may seem like an unusual combination, but the sweet and creamy pumpkin puree balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
Pumpkin Madeleines
If you’re searching for a crispy cookie that has lots of pumpkin flavor, look no further than these delicious Pumpkin Madeleines.
They’re easy to make, look pretty on a platter, and only call for 7 simple ingredients.
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful twist on the classic marshmallow squares that we all know and love.
These treats take the traditional Rice Krispie Treats recipe and infuse it with the warm and cozy flavors of pumpkin pie.
Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake with Oat Crust
Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake is downright divine, with a toasted oat crust, a silky pumpkin filling, and whipped cream topping.
It's a great Thanksgiving or fall dinner party dessert option that might start beating out pumpkin pie in your family.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Pumpkin Bread Pudding is packed with pumpkin spice flavors for autumn in a custard creamy casserole.
It’s gorgeous and decadent, and so fun to make.
Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk is perfectly spiced, has a smooth and creamy texture and is a luscious version of pumpkin pie.
Best of all, it's ready for the oven in 15 minutes.
Pumpkin Creme Brulee
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée is so creamy, silky and delicious. You can easily make it ahead with just 6 simple ingredients, and have an elegant dessert that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Pumpkin Pie Dutch Babies with Cinnamon Streusel
A decadent fall breakfast, Pumpkin Pie Dutch Babies are pancake’s perfectly spiced, rustic cousin.
Topped with a sprinkling of sweet cinnamon streusel, this is one dish you’ll want to have all autumn long!
Crockpot Pumpkin Soup
Slow cooker pumpkin soup is an easy and delicious dish made from pumpkin puree, stock and seasonings. Just dump and go!
Pecan Pie Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pecan Pie Pumpkin Cheesecake with homemade pumpkin butter is a fun combination of flavors.
It’s like pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and cheesecake made a delicious pie baby.
Pumpkin Pudding Cookies
Pumpkin Pudding Cookies are soft and tender cookies stuffed full of white chocolate chips.
They’re homemade, but you use a pudding mix to give them extra flavor and make them super soft.
Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy breakfast casserole for fall, this Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is perfect.
Made with just a few simple ingredients that can be prepped the night before, just pop it in the oven in the morning.
Your family will love waking up to the smell of this tasty casserole!
Pumpkin Truffles
Pumpkin Truffles consist of a creamy filling stuffed inside a rich chocolate shell.
They're a quick and easy cheesecake truffle recipe flavored with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and a few other simple ingredients.
Pumpkin Curry
Thai-inspired Pumpkin Curry is easy to make and tastes just like take-out!
Loaded with lots of veggies, chicken, coconut milk, and pumpkin puree, this is the perfect meal to make for chilly and busy nights.
Baked Pumpkin Donuts
Baked Pumpkin Donuts are such a fall favorite for breakfast or dessert.
Topped with cinnamon glaze, these donuts are great for breakfast, are freezer friendly and affordable to make.
Pumpkin Sausage Soup
Dinner (or lunch!) is rich, savory, satisfying, and perfectly seasoned in this Pumpkin Sausage Soup.
It's also lower in carbs, abounding with delicious fresh vegetables, and is ready in less than 35 minutes.
Copycat Panera Pumpkin Muffins
Copycat Panera Pumpkin Muffins are dense but moist and have a beautiful crown that supports the crunchy streusel topping.
The flavor profile is a perfect balance of Fall flavors without being overpowering.
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Mini Pumpkin Pies with Puff Pastry are such a delicious way to make a seasonal favorite.
They are so easy to make, delicious and the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you like pumpkin pie and chocolate, you’ll love these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!
They taste great either hot from the oven or even cold from the refrigerator.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars will be a very welcome addition to your baking repertoire.
With a crisp oatmeal base, a sweet, creamy center reminiscent of pumpkin pie and crumble topping, it’s a simple sweet snack that the whole family will enjoy.
Creamy Pumpkin Milkshake
This Creamy Pumpkin Milkshake is super simple with all the fall flavors you love.
Made with pumpkin puree and flavorful homemade pumpkin spice syrup and pumpkin pie spice this milkshake is like pumpkin pie in a glass!
Pumpkin Pasta With Spinach and Mushrooms
Pumpkin Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms is the perfect meal for those cozy autumn nights.
The pumpkin sauce is creamy, and the mushrooms and spinach add some extra nutrients and flavor.
Not much prep at all, and hits the spot every time.!
Cinnamon Pumpkin Mini Muffins
Cinnamon Pumpkin Mini Muffins have all the wonderful fall flavors you love like nutmeg, cinnamon, and pumpkin.
All in a bite-size, mini muffin rolled in a delicious cinnamon sugar coating, it’s perfect for breakfast or dessert with hot cocoa.
Pumpkin Crunch Cake
Pumpkin Crunch Cake blends spiced pumpkin with a heavenly crunch for a bite-sized taste of autumn joy.
Satisfy your fall cravings with each moist, flavorful slice and enjoy the harmonious texture mix of crunchy topping and creamy filling.
Instant Pot Pumpkin Mushroom Risotto
Instant Pot Pumpkin Mushroom Risotto gives you a creamy, rich risotto with minimal fuss thanks to the Instant Pot.
This recipe is so easy and versatile, it's the perfect side dish or main course to make this fall or winter season.
Pumpkin Spice Dumplings
Pumpkin-Spice Dumplings are an easy fall dessert made with fresh or canned pumpkin puree and refrigerated crescent roll dough.
The caramelized sauce is created in the oven while it bakes, and it pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream.
Slow Cooker Banana Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
Slow Cooker Banana Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars combine hearty oats, ripe bananas, honey, canned pumpkin, and chocolate chips for an easy, healthy breakfast recipe that’s made in your slow cooker!
Just cut into squares for a delicious start to your busy morning.
Pumpkin Mousse with Brown Sugar Whipped Cream
Pumpkin Mousse is a sweet, no-bake treat that whips up in 10 minutes (plus chilling time.)
It feels like an extra special way to settle your pumpkin spice cravings.
Pumpkin Gnocchi with Butter Sage Sauce
Pumpkin Gnocchi with butter sage sauce is comfort food to the max. The gnocchi are not difficult to make, and will be a family favorite in no time.
Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake is the perfect marriage of pumpkin pie and cheesecake, and would be perfect for Thanksgiving or any other Fall celebration.
If you want to step up your pumpkin pie "game" for the holidays and surprise the family with something more, this is your recipe.
Pumpkin Dump Cake
Quick and easy Pumpkin Dump Cake is basically the most no-brainer dessert ever. It’s a legit dump cake, just pour and bake!
Pumpkin Marshmallow Cookies
Pumpkin Marshmallow Cookies are chewy, gooey and loaded with flavor.
Filled with fall favorites like pumpkin puree, marshmallow cream, maple syrup and brown butter these easy cookies are so fun to make and share.
Pumpkin Coconut Pie
Dreamy Pumpkin Coconut Pie puts an autumn spin on a classic dessert.
The filling is a coconut cream and pumpkin spice custard, topped with cinnamon-vanilla whipped cream, toasted coconut, and candied pumpkin seeds.
The coconut and pumpkin play so nicely together, without one overpowering the other.
Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
What better way to kick off the coziest season of them all than with a copycat Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte? This is the refreshing sipper you've been waiting for!
It's like a warm hug for your taste buds on those first cool days of fall, yet refreshingly cold to chase away the last traces of summer heat.
Pumpkin Hand Pies
Made with shortcrust pastry, spiced pumpkin filling, and a drizzle of cinnamon brown sugar frosting, these individual Pumpkin Hand Pies offer a fun alternative to baking a whole pie.
They’re delicious for breakfast, snack, or a light dessert.
Pumpkin Curry Soup
If you’re in the market for a fast, vibrant, naturally vegetarian dinner, you can’t beat this Thai-inspired Pumpkin Curry Soup with coconut milk.
Made with just 10 shelf-stable pantry staples and exactly zero chopping, this curried pumpkin soup is a lifesaver for busy weeknights.
Pumpkin Danish
This Pumpkin Danish with cream cheese is tastes so special, but is actually quite easy.
Using store-bought puff pastry, cream cheese, pumpkin, and spices, you have the perfect fall breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte
Move over, PSL, there’s a new fall-flavored sheriff in town. Introducing the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte!
Imagine your favorite iced chai latte recipe, except adorned with a pillowy dollop of pumpkin cream cold foam.
It’s the newest craze at Starbucks, but you’ll love the budget-friendly homemade version.
No Bake Pumpkin Balls
No Bake Pumpkin Balls are easy to make in 15 minutes with oats, peanut butter, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and mini chocolate chips.
Sweetened with pure maple syrup instead of refined sugar, they are the perfect treat or dessert any time of the day.
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies
These soft Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies will become your new favorite, as the soft sugar cookies are topped with a pumpkin spice buttercream frosting & finished with a cinnamon sugar mix.
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is a lightly sweetened iced coffee topped with a rich and creamy pumpkin cold foam.
It’s an autumnal drink that’s also perfect for sipping on those last few days of summer heat.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are a super moist, one-bowl recipe . Full of warm spices and gooey chocolate chips, they work for breakfast or dessert.
Pumpkin Caramel Sauce
Pumpkin Coconut Caramel Sauce will fill your kitchen with warm scents of caramel and autumn.
A delicious update on caramel sauce, it tastes amazing on ice cream, apples, on toast, or in your coffee.
Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili
The perfect balance of sweet and spicy in this hearty vegan Pumpkin Chili.
Full of healthy plant based protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals and ready in just about 30 minutes.
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie is a perfect blend of autumn flavors nestled in a flaky, all-butter crust.
With swirls of sweetened cream cheese and velvety pumpkin custard, this Thanksgiving-esque pie promises pure dessert bliss.
Gingersnap Pumpkin Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
With flavors reminiscent of a pumpkin s’more, these beautifully spiced pumpkin cupcakes have a gingersnap cookie crust and homemade toasty marshmallow frosting.
Pumpkin Protein Shake
Pumpkin Protein Shake is the perfect breakfast or snack for anyone who loves pumpkin spice and needs the perfect way to increase their protein intake.
Simply made using fewer than 10 ingredients in just 5 minutes, this healthy, protein-packed smoothie tastes like a milkshake and a pumpkin pie combined.
Banana Pumpkin Muffins
Banana Pumpkin Muffins are a favorite mix of two classics: banana bread and pumpkin muffins!
These muffins are easy to make and are a great way to enjoy pumpkin spice season.
Ready to try some new canned pumpkin recipes?
I hope this list of ways to use canned pumpkin has given you tons of inspiration for new recipes to try.
Whether you’re making dinner for your family, or want a fun snack or dessert to take to a party, canned pumpkin is the inexpensive ingredient you need!
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