PUMPKIN! More than Just a Jack O'Lantern (or Pie)

[harmony_bites]

You can blame this post on bluestocking79. She posted a couple of pumpkin recipes and reminded me of my lurve for things pumpkin. I tried her Pumpkin Streusel Muffins and they were delish. So in turn I offer some favorites I've tried and retried in the weeks since.

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Ingredient not listed?

[therealsnape]

Sounds great, will definitely make.
Just two small questions, one about the bread.You say
Add 2 and 1/2 cups of the white flour, mixing the ingredients until they are smooth, then stir in the pumpkin, orange peel, cloves, mace and cinnamon.
I checked the ingredients several times, but did not find the pumpkin. How much?

And this pumpkin puree, (not available where I live) would that be just boiled and mashed pumpkin? How dry and thick is it? Like chestnut puree, or more like tzatziki?
Thanks for answering.

Re: Ingredient not listed?

[harmony_bites]

D'oh!

Yes, somehow I forgot to type out the pumpkin--2 cups pureed cooked pumpkin. (I added that above and just double checked the rest of the ingredients.) Two cups is about one 15-ounce can of this:

http://www.verybestbaking.com/products/libbys/

Look at the spoon on the right. I'm not familiar with chestnut puree or tzatziki (never heard of the second). But it is pretty thick. So thick that the puree won't pour out of the can by itself, but has to be scooped out if that helps.

Sorry for the error and I hope you're able to successfully make it and happily eat it!

Re: Ingredient not listed?

[therealsnape]

Thanks, that's just what I need.
The description of 'so thick you have to scoop it' is good, too.
I live in Europe, and canned pumpkin just isn't on here. Basically, they've mastered soup, and that's it. In my country at least, don't blame all of Europe.

[moreteadk]

Hi, we seem to have a number of flisters in common. I'm feeling social today, so I added you. :)

[harmony_bites]

Hi back! Thanks!