Pumpkin Pie Nutrition Facts

What is pumpkin pie filling actually?

Pumpkin pie filling is a mixture of cooked, mashed winter squash that is blended with sweetener and spices. It’s a convenient ingredient to use if you’re planning to make a pumpkin pie and you’re short on time.

Is pumpkin pie really made from pumpkins?

So the only real pumpkin pies out there are made by die-hard cooks who buy fresh pumpkins and then steam them so they can remove and puree the flesh.

What does pie pumpkin taste like?

You won’t get as much pumpkin out of one of a jack-o-lantern pumpkin as you would a pie pumpkin of the same size. And it will probably have a different flavor. Pie pumpkins tend to have a sweeter, richer flavor than a carving pumpkin. Carving pumpkins will likely have a sort of bland, maybe a little bitter flavor.

Why is it called a pie pumpkin?

The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word for large melon: “pepon.” The French changed “pepon” to “pompon.” The English termed it “pumpion” or “pompion.”

Is canned pumpkin just pumpkin?

A: If you look at a can of pumpkin, it has just one ingredient: pumpkin. Canned pumpkin is just made by steaming and pureeing squash, so there are no added ingredients in any major brand.

Is canned pumpkin even pumpkin?

If you’re buying a can of pumpkin off the shelf, you should know that it’s not made from the same orange jack-o’-lantern pumpkins you carve, or even their daintier, sweeter cousins, sugar pumpkins (also known as pie pumpkins). In fact, canned pumpkin is actually squash.

Is pumpkin pie good for your health?

One slice of pumpkin pie contains more than the recommended daily value of vitamin A, which benefits eyesight and the immune system. Pumpkin filling also has potassium, vitamin C and iron, which will all boost your mood.

Is a pie pumpkin the same as a sugar pumpkin?

Also called pie pumpkins or sweet pumpkins, sugar pumpkins are smaller, sweeter, and less fibrous, which makes them a great choice for cooking. They belong to the winter squash family (as do butternut and acorn squash, and kabocha), and are delicious prepared in similar ways.