What's the difference in pumpkins?

Smootchy

Pie vs regular?
I bought a pie pumpkin at the store because it was the perfect size needed for DS to paint and decorate with this spider kit I bought.

I would guess regular pumpkins aren't good for cooking or baking with but there's no reason you can't decorate a pie pumpkin, right?

nancy30005

I had no idea they grew pumpkins just for pie making. That's cool.

I am very lazy and use canned pumpkin. Or just buy the pie. Either way, you make me want pie. Thanks, Chaps!

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I think you mean sugar pumpkin vs regular pumpkin.  Sugar pumpkins are more typical for eating.  I think you *can* eat either, but you surely can paint or carve either kind. 

Smootchy

Ok cool. Thanks
I remember wanting to make a pumpkin pie one year and my mom and aunt were like, "eww, you can't use that pumpkin" Which was a regular sized one. I just wasn't sure if the sugar pumpkin or 'pie pumpkin' as they were labeled in the store, maybe rotted sooner or something. As long as it lasts a week, it will be fine!

zeldadoggo121

Pie and sugar pumpkins are the same thing, The flesh is creamier and less pulpy than a regular pumpkin, and it tastes sweeter. But either kind can be carved.

shibby00

I thought they were called pie pumpkins because they were the perfect size for a pie.  They are little, not big like regular pumpkins.  I can't imagine anyone taking the time to actually make a pie from an actual pumpkin.  

grr_aargh

sofamonkey:

I think you mean sugar pumpkin vs regular pumpkin.  Sugar pumpkins are more typical for eating.  I think you *can* eat either, but you surely can paint or carve either kind. 

Yes.  I find sugar/pie pumpkins easier to carve as well and I like the size, so we sometimes get them for carving. They are more expensive though. 

 While you *can* bake and use the larger carving pumpkins, we tend to avoid them because they are stringy and I don't like the taste/texture. 

 

Best bet for baking is canned pumpkin - I learned that from my friend who happens to be a pastry chef.  Turns out it's one ingredient that benefits from massive processing.  

grr_aargh

shibby00:

I thought they were called pie pumpkins because they were the perfect size for a pie.  They are little, not big like regular pumpkins.  I can't imagine anyone taking the time to actually make a pie from an actual pumpkin.  

We get pie pumpkins from our CSA, so I do it then.  But it's a pain.  A total pain.  

madamsmurfette

We use long necked pumpkins for baking. Canned pumpkin is gross.

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grr_aargh:

shibby00:

I thought they were called pie pumpkins because they were the perfect size for a pie.  They are little, not big like regular pumpkins.  I can't imagine anyone taking the time to actually make a pie from an actual pumpkin.  

We get pie pumpkins from our CSA, so I do it then.  But it's a pain.  A total pain.  

Do you roast your seeds too?  How?  Then how do you eat them?  I like pumpkin seeds, but it's a pain to un-shell them.

pepomntpat

I have never unshelled a pumpkin seed. Just roast it with whatever seasoning you like and then eat!

LovesMM

sofamonkey:

grr_aargh:

shibby00:

I thought they were called pie pumpkins because they were the perfect size for a pie.  They are little, not big like regular pumpkins.  I can't imagine anyone taking the time to actually make a pie from an actual pumpkin.  

We get pie pumpkins from our CSA, so I do it then.  But it's a pain.  A total pain.  

Do you roast your seeds too?  How?  Then how do you eat them?  I like pumpkin seeds, but it's a pain to un-shell them.

You don't unshell them. Eat them as is. 

We roasted ours last night, Just rinse them in cold water and remove any guts. put a thin layer of oil on a baking pan and put the seeds down and slide them around til they are coated and a single layer. Salt and put in the oven at 350 for 10 minutes, then stir them up a little then go for another 15-20.

grr_aargh

sofamonkey:

grr_aargh:

shibby00:

I thought they were called pie pumpkins because they were the perfect size for a pie.  They are little, not big like regular pumpkins.  I can't imagine anyone taking the time to actually make a pie from an actual pumpkin.  

We get pie pumpkins from our CSA, so I do it then.  But it's a pain.  A total pain.  

Do you roast your seeds too?  How?  Then how do you eat them?  I like pumpkin seeds, but it's a pain to un-shell them.

Like the other poster said, we eat the shells.  

 

I take my seeds, soak them in a brine overnight.  Then I toss them in a little butter and Red Rocks Hickory Seasoning (from my favorite spice shop) and roast in the oven until toasted.  Then I threaten everyone with a sharp knife if they come near.  

IrishEyes0530

LovesMM:

sofamonkey:

grr_aargh:

shibby00:

I thought they were called pie pumpkins because they were the perfect size for a pie.  They are little, not big like regular pumpkins.  I can't imagine anyone taking the time to actually make a pie from an actual pumpkin.  

We get pie pumpkins from our CSA, so I do it then.  But it's a pain.  A total pain.  

Do you roast your seeds too?  How?  Then how do you eat them?  I like pumpkin seeds, but it's a pain to un-shell them.

You don't unshell them. Eat them as is. 

We roasted ours last night, Just rinse them in cold water and remove any guts. put a thin layer of oil on a baking pan and put the seeds down and slide them around til they are coated and a single layer. Salt and put in the oven at 350 for 10 minutes, then stir them up a little then go for another 15-20.

This is what I do too. We are carving tomorrow, I can't wait for the seeds!!

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nancy30005:

I had no idea they grew pumpkins just for pie making. That's cool.

I am very lazy and use canned pumpkin. Or just buy the pie. Either way, you make me want pie. Thanks, Chaps!

All of this.

DAMN YOU!!!

[Deleted User]

Have any of you had unshelled pumpkin seeds?  Ohhh, so yummy!  So now I am spoiled and prefer to just eat the meat.  Like peanuts.

Manateearmz

This makes yet another new thing I learned on TB.

grr_aargh

sofamonkey:

Have any of you had unshelled pumpkin seeds?  Ohhh, so yummy!  So now I am spoiled and prefer to just eat the meat.  Like peanuts.

Oh yes. I do love them so.  I made some last year that were like spicy sweet pepitas.  OMG.  So so so so so good.

 It was this, I think:  https://www.food.com/recipe/sugar-and-spice-pepitas-162174  Or similar to this.  

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grr_aargh:

sofamonkey:

Have any of you had unshelled pumpkin seeds?  Ohhh, so yummy!  So now I am spoiled and prefer to just eat the meat.  Like peanuts.

Oh yes. I do love them so.  I made some last year that were like spicy sweet pepitas.  OMG.  So so so so so good.

 It was this, I think:  https://www.food.com/recipe/sugar-and-spice-pepitas-162174  Or similar to this.  

OK, but how do you hull the shells easily? 

Smootchy

Getting shells off pumpkin seeds sucks. It's next to impossible, I just eat them whole.

grr_aargh

sofamonkey:

grr_aargh:

sofamonkey:

Have any of you had unshelled pumpkin seeds?  Ohhh, so yummy!  So now I am spoiled and prefer to just eat the meat.  Like peanuts.

Oh yes. I do love them so.  I made some last year that were like spicy sweet pepitas.  OMG.  So so so so so good.

 It was this, I think:  https://www.food.com/recipe/sugar-and-spice-pepitas-162174  Or similar to this.  

OK, but how do you hull the shells easily? 

I buy them shelled.

 

If I roast pumpkin seeds from my pumpkins, I eat the shells.  

LovesMM

Sofa, EAT THE FARKING SHELLS!!!!!!!!!!!

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LovesMM:

Sofa, EAT THE FARKING SHELLS!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh.  Has anyone ever told you that you were bossy?  Because they were wrong.  LOL!

[Deleted User]

America's Test Kitchen told me that making a pumpkin pie from a pumpkin is pointless.  It tastes the same.  Sounds good to me.