Usmagazine iconUsmagazineOct 21, 2026

What's Really Inside Your Can of Pumpkin Puree vs Fresh Pumpkins?

One can in the baking aisle powers Thanksgiving pies, pumpkin bread and your fall latte. Crack it open, though, and the stuff inside tastes nothing like a roasted jack-o’-lantern. Here is what is actually in there, which fresh varieties reward the extra kitchen work and how to pick the right option for the dish you […]

What's Really Inside Your Can of Pumpkin Puree vs Fresh Pumpkins?

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