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Canned Pumpkin

ScrapHappy — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:53:55 GMT

Anyone else having difficulty findind canned pumpkin? I had a hard time last year, but I thought that was beause I started looking late (October). Thought I'd get a head start and pick some up sooner than I did last year. Haven't been able to find any for some time now until today. Was able to get the last 4 cans at Publix.

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PA Mom-mom — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:58:10 GMT

@ScrapHappy I had some trouble last year, but I just bought some at ShopRite in eastern PA today. Maybe I should have bought more. I make pumpkin muffins with spice cake mix and one can of pumpkin. Yum!

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Shelbelle — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:10:08 GMT

Do you know that most canned pumpkin is actually a variety of squash??

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amyb — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:17:03 GMT

I'm in CT; I haven't looked lately, but I did see it in my Fresh Market during the summer.

I still had some from last year, date still good, so I haven't gone looking for it yet, and I'm not ready to bake anything pumpkin yet.

Good luck~someone should have it!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:25:27 GMT

When I came upon it last year, I stocked up. I have enough for this year but will still look for it. If I find it, I'll bye in advance for next year.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:36:49 GMT

We always found it at Walmart all year round, their store brand.

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SloopJohnB — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:41:17 GMT

@ScrapHappy My Publix has plenty in stock, as of today anyway. 🎃

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PA Mom-mom — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:46:13 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
Do you know that most canned pumpkin is actually a variety of squash??

@Shelbelle Yes, I believe pumpkin is itself a kind of squash. I always use butternut squash for my pumpkin pie. My mom said the jack-o-lantern pumpkins were for the pigs. Hahaha! I'm sure they wouldn't be indigestible, however.

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skatting44 — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:47:13 GMT

Haven't looked lately. I usually have a can or two stored in my cupboard.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:54:45 GMT

I just bought 4 cans at Walmart.

What I can't find is flying insect spray. I went to 3 stores today and none had any. Even Amazon can't ship a can until the middle of next week. Flies have been terrible.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:56:27 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@Shelbelle wrote:
Do you know that most canned pumpkin is actually a variety of squash??
@Shelbelle Yes, I believe pumpkin is itself a kind of squash. I always use butternut squash for my pumpkin pie. My mom said the jack-o-lantern pumpkins were for the pigs. Hahaha! I'm sure they wouldn't be indigestible, however.

@PA Mom-mom There is such a thing as a pie pumpkin.

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4kitties — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:56:55 GMT

All pumpkins are squash, but not all squash are pumpkins. I live in Central Illinois and we have many pumpkin fields. The Libby canning plant that cans the pumpkin is in Morton, Illinois. The Morton Pumpkin Festival starts today.

🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

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RedTop — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:02:15 GMT

My small grocery store has it in stock year round, but since the demand for this product isn't until Fall, it isn't a prominent display item, or advertised, until the season arrives.

What we are finding on shelves now is what's left from last year. Within the next 2 weeks pumpkin will be seen, and advertised more.

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Carmie — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:03:19 GMT

I have a few cans in my pantry that I bought last year...for just in case. The stores do not stock up until right before Thanksgiving, so the store inventory is low now and normally after the holidays.

I always buy long neck pumpkins and make my own purée and freeze it. I have several 4 cup and 2 cup bags in my freezer.

The fresh pumpkin is 200% better tasting new than the canned variety.

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nascarfan — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:06:53 GMT

I remember having a difficult time last year trying to find canned pumpkin. I picked up 4 cans on Saturday so I am set for the season.

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sueinsf — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:10:28 GMT

I still have a can from last year, but I was in Trader Joe's this morning and they had a big display of canned pumpkin.

Now I have to find some recipes and decide what to make with it! Although I try to only occasionally keep sweets around I did find a Pumpkin Pie Bar recipe I am going to check out.

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Carmie — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:08:21 GMT

@sueinsf have you ever tried pumpkin fudge?

IMO, it is to die for...but, then I love fudge. I have to hide it from myself or I'll eat the whole batch in one day.

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sueinsf — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:44:56 GMT

@Carmie Never tried it but I'm sure it is delicious!

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CAcableGirl2 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:22:34 GMT

@Carmie I've purchased pumpkin fudge before and it was unbelievable! If you have a recipe for it, please share!

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Scooby Doo — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:26:59 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I just bought 4 cans at Walmart.

What I can't find is flying insect spray. I went to 3 stores today and none had any. Even Amazon can't ship a can until the middle of next week. Flies have been terrible.

Did you try Home Depot? My store has some. They also have fly sticky tape. I've had to hang disposable fly traps out my back door which work really well. Got them at HD also. Darn flies get in the feral kitty's food and then I have to throw it away.