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Cooking with PumpkinNo. 4112 · The 2026 edition

Canned Pumpkin vs. Pumpkin Pie Filling: Is There a Difference?

Learn how to turn plain pumpkin puree into a homemade version of pumpkin pie filling with just two extra ingredients.

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Pumpkin Puree vs. Pumpkin Pie Filling: What's the Difference?
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Canned pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie filling are not the same. To mimic the sweetened, spiced mix, simply stir 3/4 cup sugar and two teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice into a 15-ounce can of puree. This quick hack gives you a similar result to store-bought pie filling.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine a 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree with 3/4 cup of sugar and two teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.

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