As mentioned previously, most of the canned pumpkin labeled and sold as such in the US is actually canned butternut squash. We use it for pies, bread, desserts and call it pumpkin. Like many families this year, we expanded the garden, and I chose to plant a lot of butternut squash. It's good stuff.
Unfortunately, we do not have a root cellar. It's on the wish lists that I frequently create for my husband, but it's just never happened. Most of it will have to be dehydrated and powdered, and it's easier to use in small amounts this way.
One new recipe I came across is for pumpkin oatmeal. With maple syrup, cinnamon, and pecans, one might be tempted to call it dessert. Let's just say it's nutritionally balanced.
Pumpkin Oats
1/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup quick oats
1 tablespoon powdered pumpkin/butternut squash
1 1/4 cups water
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional
In a small saucepan, combine milk, oats, and powdered pumpkin. Stir in water and cook over low heat 8-10 minutes. Pour in a serving bowl. Top with cinnamon, one tablespoon maple syrup, and 1/4 cup pecans. Serve immediately.
For further reading:
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/oatmeal-is-still-the-world-s-best-performance-breakfast?utm_source=pocket-newtab
Yea my request for a root cellar has been in for about 5 years now ( might be more can't remember).
ReplyDeleteQuestion: How can they get away with saying its pumpkin if its not? Thats false advertising and could be dangerous for someone allergic to squash
As I look at this article, obviously I intended to write a lot more. I think I planned to be all settled in by now and have the time to review articles in the queue before they posted. Clearly, that was not the case with the article today and my house is still a colossal disaster.
DeleteThey get away with using squash and calling it pumpkin because butternut squash and pumpkin come from the same genus. They're very closely related.
Here are some articles that discuss the controversy.
https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/what-is-in-canned-pumpkin-article
https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/190731/canned-pumpkin-puree-is-actually-squash/
https://www.thekitchn.com/whats-actually-in-your-canned-pumpkin-puree-ingredient-intelligence-69123
Thanks for the reply. I know they're in the same "family" but I can't eat peaches BUT I CAN eat nectarines. I have no idea why I react to peaches but not nectarines. I figure there may be people who can eat actual pumpkin but not other squash.
DeleteIt just struck me as wrong that they're doing the bait and switch.