ANNA STOCKWELL

Canned Pumpkin and Squash

Readily available at almost any supermarket as fall hits its stride, canned pumpkin is a versatile ingredient for classic desserts as well as playful riffs, and can even be used to great effect in savory dishes.

Maple syrup is folded into the filling of this take on a classic. Just before serving, the chilled pie is brûléed, yielding a caramelized top with a dramatic crunch.

Creamy pumpkin filling over a ginger cookie crust provides a comforting balance of sweetness and spice.

Rum and gingersnaps add a spicy, warming flavor to this rich fall dessert.

Enjoy pumpkin spiced cake as an indulgent breakfast or teatime treat.

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Use up leftover pumpkin or squash puree in a sweet, spiced ice cream.

This pie packs in all the spicy sweetness of your traditional pumpkin pie, with the added bonus of a creamy pumpkin ice cream filling.

Rich, fluffy pancakes loaded with pumpkin, warm spices, and sea salt deliver pumpkin pie for breakfast. See the recipe for Shopsin's Pumpkin Pancakes »

With warming notes of curry and cinnamon, this hearty vegetable curry is perfect for a cozy meal.

A dense, pudding-like pumpkin bread makes a rich and satisfying dessert. Use leftover butternut, acorn, or pumpkin squash purée.

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Mingling the orange-scented old fashioned with subtly sweet pumpkin yields a brilliantly colored seasonal cocktail.

The crust is made with raw pecans, a flavorful counterpoint to the traditional spiced filling. Plus, this pie is naturally gluten-free.

All the traditional flavors of pumpkin pie combine in this satisfying, creamy mousse.

This classic, simple pumpkin pie is inspired by the "Libby's Famous Pumpkin Pie" recipe printed on the back of Libby's pumpkin cans. See the recipe for Libby's Pumpkin Pie »

You can use fresh or canned pumpkin in this autumnal recipe for custard-style ice cream.

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Chilled chiffon pie is a lighter and more refined version of plain old pumpkin pie, thanks to egg whites folded into the filling. See the recipe for Pumpkin Chiffon Pie »

So-called sugar or cheese pumpkins work better for this cake than the "jack-o'-lantern" kind. See the recipe for Pumpkin¿Walnut Cake with Candied Oranges »