Night Elf Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I want to try a muffin recipe that calls for 15 oz canned pure pumpkin puree. I can't find canned pumpkin but I could have sworn I saw some last week. Today at Walmart I saw pumpkin pie filling. That would be different from puree, right? I guess I have to wait until November to find canned pumpkin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medawyn Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 You should be able to find canned pumpkin purée at any grocery store. Definitely not the same as pumpkin pie filling! I can find it year round on most baking aisles. I would definitely ask at the store. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Canned pumpkin puree should be available in regular stores. But maybe not in the spot you are looking for it. For some odd reason, Kroeger for example does not shelve it with other canned foods and vegetables, but in the baking aisle. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I've never seen canned pumpkin anywhere except (1) the baking aisle or (2) a special seasonal display. In my stores pumpkin everything is everywhere and has been for a couple of weeks now. I can' imagine a store of any size not having it in stock right now. And yes, pumpkin puree is just pumpkin. Pumpkin pie filling contains other things (sugar, spices, etc.). 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 The Walmart near us has canned pumpkin year round in the baking aisle. You can also order it from Amazon or walmart.com. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Yes, baking aisle, and yes, canned pumpkin is different than pumpkin pie filling. By the end of October I start looking for a good sale to stock up for the year. I used to always find Kroger for $1 a can at some point, but I think it was more like $1.50 last year. Libby's was $2 this week--that's the year-round price, not the seasonal good buy price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I'm just starting to see that now so you should be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 The baking aisle! I never thought to try there. Thanks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I get a flat of canned pumpkin at Aldi every year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I'd keep looking. our grocery stores have canned pumpkin. (stock increases, and it goes on sale in Nov) costco even has pumpkin pies now. pumpkin pie filling often already has spices added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) You should be able to find it year round. It's usually on the bottom shelf near the pie fillings in the baking aisle in my local stores. If they only have the big cans, you can freeze what you don't need. Edited October 2, 2017 by Rach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicJen Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Yes the pie filling is different than puree...the pie filling has other ingredients listed and the puree should only say pumpkin on the ingredients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 The pie filling is different but the pumpkin purée is usually right next to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Got some at Aldi today. Agreeing with others. Baking aisle. Not the same as pumpkin pie filling but usually right next to it. Usually pie filling is a bigger can and pumpkin purée is smaller. If your stores have started a seasonal section with Thanksgiving items you can likely find it there too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 It's always in the baking aisle near the cherry pie filling. Some stores don't bother to stock it year round, so I always keep a few spares in my pantry. You have to get Libby's because it seems they own ALL of the farms and another brand might be squash? Don't quote me because I may have the details confused, but something is UP with Big Pumpkin :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Rats, my Kroger is sold out. There are stickers on the shelves that say 'Not Available'. Ds works for Kroger and once told me those stickers meant there were none in the store and it may take a while to get back in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Amazon has it: https://www.amazon.com/Libbys-100-Pure-Pumpkin-15oz/dp/B009F28PY2/ref=sr_1_11_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1506974855&sr=8-11&keywords=canned+pumpkin+puree If your area,has a Whole Foods, you might try there. Or, if any of your local supermarkets have grocery pick-up services try ordering it online so you don't have to visit several different stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'm not sure how long you want to wait for the muffins, but if you are in a hurry you could roast a pumpkin and purée it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 You could use your pumpkin pie filling and leave any salt and other spices out of the muffin recipe, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 You could use your pumpkin pie filling and leave any salt and other spices out of the muffin recipe, no? That would work too. I think the pie filling tends to be creamier and might have added sugar but I doubt it would ruin the muffins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 I'm not sure how long you want to wait for the muffins, but if you are in a hurry you could roast a pumpkin and purée it yourself. You know, I actually did think of that but I don't know if I can pull it off. I don't know how to buy pumpkins and they're so messy too. I have to go to the grocery store today, so I'm going to go to a different one and see if they have the pumpkin. I've never made these muffins before so it's not a big thing if I don't find the pumpkin. I've still got a batch of banana chocolate chip muffins we haven't finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 You know, I actually did think of that but I don't know if I can pull it off. I don't know how to buy pumpkins and they're so messy too. I have to go to the grocery store today, so I'm going to go to a different one and see if they have the pumpkin. I've never made these muffins before so it's not a big thing if I don't find the pumpkin. I've still got a batch of banana chocolate chip muffins we haven't finished. Don't you just pick one up, pay and take it home? I come from a country that doesn't sell pumpkin in tins, so my imagination really doesn't know what you all could be doing to make fresh pumpkin such a tricky beast to slay. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Don't you just pick one up, pay and take it home? I come from a country that doesn't sell pumpkin in tins, so my imagination really doesn't know what you all could be doing to make fresh pumpkin such a tricky beast to slay. :laugh: I'm not sure why, but canned pumpkin that is already to go for pie is less expensive than doing it yourself. Those little sugar pumpkins are ridiculously expensive! But it's not particularly difficult to do yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 Don't you just pick one up, pay and take it home? I come from a country that doesn't sell pumpkin in tins, so my imagination really doesn't know what you all could be doing to make fresh pumpkin such a tricky beast to slay. :laugh: First, I don't know what type of pumpkin to buy. Right now in the stores, there are bins of really big pumpkins. The kind used to create jack-a-lanterns. That would be overkill. Plus, I've seen white spots and brown spots on pumpkins so does that mean those are bad spots inside the pumpkin? I don't buy produce of any kind that is marred. And finally, in the past when I have bought the big pumpkins to carve, the insides are all stringy and full of seeds. It was a nightmare cleaning it out. I just don't want to go to all that much trouble to make a recipe I've never tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 First, I don't know what type of pumpkin to buy. Right now in the stores, there are bins of really big pumpkins. The kind used to create jack-a-lanterns. That would be overkill. Plus, I've seen white spots and brown spots on pumpkins so does that mean those are bad spots inside the pumpkin? I don't buy produce of any kind that is marred. And finally, in the past when I have bought the big pumpkins to carve, the insides are all stringy and full of seeds. It was a nightmare cleaning it out. I just don't want to go to all that much trouble to make a recipe I've never tried. Buy butternut squash. They don't have a lot of seeds in them. Jack-o-lantern pumpkins are more annoying to clean than other kinds because with other kinds you can cut 'em up. That makes it easier to cut out the seeds. Spots on pumpkins depend on the kind of pumpkin and don't necessarily mean it is bad. Some are meant to have spots. Even if there is a bad bit, you cut it out, no harm done just like you would if a potato was starting to sprout. It's probably less effort than trawling grocery shops to find tinned. Anyway, for all the emotional labour you're putting in, I hope they are good muffins! A cream cheese frosting would probably be good. :drool5: Is it an online recipe? I think I want to make some now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Anyway, for all the emotional labour you're putting in, I hope they are good muffins! A cream cheese frosting would probably be good. :drool5: Is it an online recipe? I think I want to make some now! I wish I could like your posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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