Pumpkin

GIVE PUMPKINS A BATH I took all my mini pumpkins outside and dunked them into a Clorox bath for about 30 minutes. Don’t forget to… Read More »Does Pumpkin Need To Be Washed?

Serrated Knife: The saw-like blade of a serrated knife is perfect for removing large areas from pumpkin flesh. What do you use to scrape a… Read More »What Tool Do You Use To Scrape A Pumpkin?

Technically, the skins of nearly all pumpkin and squash varieties are edible; however, some varieties’ skins are simply too tough and take too long to… Read More »Do I Need To Remove Pumpkin Skin?

You sure can! Halloween pumpkins are just really big squash. While they may not be as sweet as a muscat or sugar pumpkin, they’re perfectly… Read More »Can You Cook A Pumpkin After Carving?

What to Do With Pumpkin Guts Stockpile it for Broth. Purée the Pulp. Turn it Into Chutney. 4. Make a Creamy Pumpkin Hummus. Use It… Read More »What Can You Do With The Inside Of A Pumpkin?

The slimy stuff – yes, you can use that stringy slimy stuff in the middle of the pumpkin: Put it in a pan with plenty… Read More »Can You Eat The Stringy Stuff In Pumpkin?

Scrub the outside of the pumpkin with a vegetable brush to remove any visible dirt. Cut off the stem, then cut the pumpkin in half… Read More »How Do You Clean A Pumpkin For Pie?

Fill the large bowl with water. Ask your adult to use the sharp, heavy knife to cut around the top of the pumpkin, making a… Read More »How Do You Get The Stringy Stuff Out Of Pumpkins?

Use a large scoop. You can find ones with serrated edges in some pumpkin carving kits, or look for a large, semi-curved utensil—like an ice… Read More »Is There An Easy Way To Scoop Out A Pumpkin?

How to Clean a Pumpkin for Carving Cut a large hole in the backside of your pumpkin, making sure the opening is big enough to… Read More »How Do You Clean A Whole Pumpkin?