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Subsitute for CANNED PUMPKIN and what kind?, how.... jap, QLD blue or butternut??

Guest_3Keiki_*	05/12/2012, 07:41 AM Post #1


found a great recipe I want to try but it calls for canned pumpkin (come again...??? ) so I am not sure if I can used roasted pumpkin instead or how much would be in canned pumpkin if it is flavoured or such..... ....so all you wonderful americans can you please help me out. PS I have seen canned pumpkin in the states, it just amazes what gets canned EDITED TO ADD.... WHat kind I have some butternuts in the garden will they be ok?? Thanks! This post has been edited by 3Keiki: 08/12/2012, 07:08 AM

bright*future View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 07:43 AM Post #2
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what's the recipe for? I would think mashed pumpkin or roasted depending on the recipe?

countrymel View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 07:51 AM Post #3
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When my MIL makes pumpkin pie (DP's stepdad was American so she had to learn how!) she uses steamed and mashed/blended pumpkin and extra sugar. If it is not a 'pumpkin specific' recipe you can substitute stewed apples/apple sauce instead.

emjrose View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 07:53 AM Post #4
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You can buy canned pumpkin in the David Jones food hall, we lived in the US for 4 years so go there now and then to satisfy our American food cravings

Chelara View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 07:56 AM Post #5
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Mashed should be fine.

credence View Member Profile	05/12/2012, 09:54 AM Post #6
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I have substituted roasted pumpkin. What I do is put half a pumpkin with the seeds removed on a roasting tray and bake for 40 min - 1 hr (depending on the size) until cooked through. A lot of moisture will collect in the seed cavity, pour it off then scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Then mash with a fork or purée in a blender.

Emerald View Member Profile	08/12/2012, 10:55 AM Post #7
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QUOTE (credence @ 05/12/2012, 09:54 AM) I have substituted roasted pumpkin. What I do is put half a pumpkin with the seeds removed on a roasting tray and bake for 40 min - 1 hr (depending on the size) until cooked through. A lot of moisture will collect in the seed cavity, pour it off then scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Then mash with a fork or purée in a blender. When I make pumpkin pie it called for canned pumpkin. I use butternut pumpkin cooked and mashed. And my us hubby says its perfect

kpingitquiet View Member Profile	08/12/2012, 11:06 AM Post #8
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Canned pumpkin is literally just cooked, pureed pumpkin in a convenient metal container GAWD how I wish they had it here!

Citizen V View Member Profile	08/12/2012, 11:10 AM Post #9
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What about the baby food puree? Is it the same? I would use fresh though.

Procrastinator50... Procrastinator5000 View Member Profile	08/12/2012, 11:10 AM Post #10
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QUOTE (kpingitquiet @ 08/12/2012, 12:06 PM) Canned pumpkin is literally just cooked, pureed pumpkin in a convenient metal container GAWD how I wish they had it here! Exactly - not really sure how it's any more crazy than canned tomatoes or canned beans? Just cook up pumpkin and puree it! Getting the quantity right might be the only tricky part.

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