Q: What can I make with leftover pumpkin purée?

Put it to good use! Try my pumpkin spice cookies , creamy pumpkin soup , moist pumpkin muffins , or pumpkin mousse . Not ready to use it right away? You can also freeze leftover pumpkin puree for another recipe.

Question 1

Do I need a mixer to make pumpkin chocolate chip loaf?

Accepted Answer

Nope! You can make this entire pumpkin chocolate chip loaf with a whisk and rubber spatula. Just be careful not to overmix once the wet and dry ingredients come together.

Question 2

How do you know when pumpkin bread is done?

Accepted Answer

Insert a toothpick into the centre of the loaf. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached, with no wet batter. Since there are plenty of chocolate chips throughout, don’t mistake a little melted chocolate on the toothpick for underbaked batter. Start checking around the 60 minute mark.

Question 3

Why is my pumpkin bread dense?

Accepted Answer

Overmixing the batter is one of the biggest culprits. Mix the wet and dry ingredients separately, then gently combine them just until no streaks of flour remain. Measuring your flour correctly and making sure your baking powder and baking soda are fresh will also help give the loaf a soft, tender texture.

Question 4

What can I make with leftover pumpkin purée?

Accepted Answer

Put it to good use! Try my pumpkin spice cookies, creamy pumpkin soup, moist pumpkin muffins, or pumpkin mousse.

Not ready to use it right away? You can also freeze leftover pumpkin puree for another recipe.

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