Don’t be fooled – pumpkin season is not just for all things pumpkin spice! There are many mouthwatering sweet and savoury ways to enjoy pumpkins this time of year, whether you’re pro pumpkin spice or not.
Here are some products and recipes from Farm Boy that will surely get you into the pumpkin spirit!
1. Pie Pumpkins
Pie pumpkins tend to be smaller than carving pumpkins, but feel heavy for their size because of their thick flesh. Because their flesh is denser and less stringy than carving pumpkins, they’re a perfect pick for baking. Try removing the seeds and roasting to make pumpkin purée from scratch, which you can then use in baked goods, pasta dishes, and more!
2. Farm Boy™ Salted Dry Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds and salt are the only ingredients in this all-natural snack! Use them to top your harvest salads, or add them to yogurt or your favourite autumn-inspired baked goods.
You can also roast your own pumpkin seeds using the leftover seeds from your carving pumpkins!
- Place your seeds in a colander and run under water to rinse, separating the seeds from the attached pumpkin bits.
- Boil pumpkin seeds in salted water for 10 min, drain, then pat dry. For every ½ cup of seeds, you’ll want about 2 cups of water and 1 Tbsp of salt (or more to taste).
- Set oven to 400 degrees F. Drizzle a large baking sheet in olive or avocado oil. Spread your seeds out in the pan, coating them in the oil, and season with a little more salt or with spices like smoked paprika, cumin, or chili powder before you roast them in the oven.
- Roast for 10-20 min (depending on seed size) or until golden brown, shaking them around in the pan once before finished.
P.S. You can eat the whole seed and shell if you like!
3. Farm Boy™ Pumpkin Butter
Sweet pumpkin is cooked down with a little cane sugar and fragrant spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to make our creamy-smooth Pumpkin Butter that reminds us a little of pie filling. Delicious spread on toast and muffins, or mixed with granola and yogurt!
4. Farm Boy™ Pumpkin Hemp Cereal
An excellent topper for your yogurt parfaits! Sweetened with Ontario honey, this cereal is loaded with oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed AND hemp seed. For a luxurious treat, try our Chef Recipe for Pumpkin Spice Cream Trifles topped with this crunchy cereal!
5. Coombe Castle Pumpkin Spice Wensleydale Cheese
This creamy, young Wensleydale is blended with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice for a taste reminiscent of fall. Slightly sweet and fragrant, this seasonal cheese makes a perfect addition to your fall cheeseboards paired with crisp apple slices.
6. Beemster Pumpkin Spiced Cheese
This semi-firm cow’s milk cheese has a Gouda’s signature buttery, nutty taste infused with the aromatic flavours of autumn. Clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon notes make this the perfect choice for a pumpkin season-sinpired grilled cheese! Try it melted and gooey as part of a turkey sandwich with a layer of fruity chutney, or grated over squash dishes.
7. Farm Boy™ Curry Pumpkin Soup
Warm up from a chilly fall day with a hot bowl of this fresh flavour-forward soup! It’s made from scratch by us using a blend of locally grown Jamaican pumpkins, ginger, mango chutney, garlic, and curry. Try serving it garnished with roasted pumpkin seeds and crumbled Farm Boy™ Original Goat’s Milk Cheese.
8. Pumpkin Spice Loaf Cake
Moist and made from scratch using our Chef’s in-house recipes and high-quality ingredients like farm-fresh eggs, pumpkin puree, roasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and warm spices. Get cozy with a cuppa tea and a slice of this fall-inspired treat!
9. Pumpkin Spice Pecan Butter Tarts
Classic, gooey butter tarts get a special pumpkin spice treatment! Deep pockets of shortcrust pastry hold sweet, warmly spiced butter tart filling topped with crunchy pecans for the perfect autumnal treat. Only here for a limited time!
10. Pumpkin Spice Cruffies
Behold our latest Cruffie flavour made with pumpkin spice fanatics in mind! These buttery croissant-meets-muffin pastries (if you know, you know) are filled with a creamy pumpkin spice custard and lightly sprinkled with sugar to finish. Get them while you can!
11. Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Pie
Celebrate the season with two of our favourite pies combined into one: pumpkin and pecan! Velvety smooth pumpkin pie filling is topped with a layer of caramelized brown sugar pecans in a soft crust to create a rich dessert that encompasses the best of both pies.
12. Organic Pumpkin Spice Kombucha
Say hello to Kombucha with a touch of fall! A delightfully fizzy and invigorating blend of digestive enzymes, gut-friendly bacteria, and cleansing acids. Made locally, our Organic Kombucha is available now available in Pumpkin Spice just in time for fall! Here for a limited time.
13. Califia Farms Pumpkin Spice Latte Cold Brew Coffee
Real pumpkin and spices shine in this plant-based, fall-inspired latte made with silky almond milk and 100% Direct Trade arabica coffee. It’s the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
14. Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cream Trifles
If you’re tired of pumpkin pie for dessert, try these beautiful, creamy pumpkin trifles to change things up!
15. Recipe: Creamy Pumpkin and Chicken Tagliatelle
Bacon, pumpkin, garlic, creamy cheese, and artisan tagliatelle pasta from Calabria, Italy – YUM! Give this fall comfort meal a try on your next pasta night. Perfect for pumpkin season!
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