When can you buy pie pumpkins?

Pie pumpkins and winter squash are typically available from local farms beginning in October, and lasting through January or February. They can be stored for several months so stock up early and eat them all winter long!

How much does a pie pumpkin cost?

Pumpkin Stand Prices

Which pumpkins are best for pies?

The best pumpkins for pie are heirloom culinary varieties with dense, sweet flesh that’s not watery or stringy. Some of the best pumpkin for making pumpkin pie include Fairytale Pumpkins, Jarrahdale Pumpkins, Dickinson Pumpkins, Long Pie Pumpkins, and Red Kuri Squash.

What is the difference between pie pumpkins and carving pumpkins?

What’s the difference? Carving pumpkins are typically thinner and easier to saw into. They also have less guts on the inside, which are also grainier and stringier, making them easier to clean. Pie pumpkins, meant for baking, are usually smaller and more rounded.

How long is a Costco pumpkin pie good for?

Look to the date on the package. If the pumpkin pie was sitting at room temperature in the store, it can continue to be stored on your counter until the sell-by date. In general, store-bought pies last about 2 to 4 days after their printed date in the refrigerator and about 6 to 9 months in the freezer.

How much should I sell pumpkins for?

Customers can be charged about $5 for a soccer-ball-sized pumpkin. You can sell small, hand-sized pumpkins for as little as $1. Charge customers about $10 per person for hayrides, and use competitive prices when selling other products.

Who has the best store-bought pumpkin pie?

8 best store-bought pumpkin pies that everyone will think you made from scratch

1. The Fresh Market “Homemade” Pumpkin Pie.
2. Trader Joe’s Frozen Pumpkin Pie.
3. Costco Pumpkin Pie.
4. Whole Foods Pumpkin Pie.
5. Marie Callender’s Frozen Pumpkin Pie.
6. Jewel-Osco Pumpkin Pie.
7. Whole Foods Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie.
8. Sara Lee’s Pumpkin Pie.

What is the sweetest pumpkin?

Sugar pumpkins Also known as pie pumpkins or sweet pumpkins, the sugar pumpkin is perfect for pies because they aren’t as stringy and contain less water than other pumpkins. As their name indicates, the sugar pumpkin can be quite sweet compared to other pumpkins.

Can you eat pie pumpkins?

What makes a good cooking and baking pumpkin? Those big pumpkins you see at the pumpkin patch for carving into jack-o’-lanterns look appealing, but they’re the worst for cooking and baking. While yes, they are edible and you can cook with them, they’re very stringy, bland, and watery.

How long do pie pumpkins last?

Pumpkins Expiration Date

How much does it cost to grow a pie pumpkin?

This year I grew 2 varieties of pie pumpkin and 3 varieties of winter squash. The cost of seeds came to approximately $15 (if you count the cost of the entire package of seeds – although each packet contained enough to plant for several years). From this, I harvested 26 pumpkins and 37 squashes. That’s a lot of food for $15!

What kind of Pumpkin to use for pie?

I like pie pumpkins and winter squashes (with deep orange flesh) best for making ‘pumpkin’ puree. You may use field (Jack-o-lantern) pumpkins for cooking, too. They are stringy in texture and contain more moisture than pie pumpkins, but they most certainly are edible.

What’s the difference between a carving pumpkin and a pie pumpkin?

Carving squashes have been grown and hybridized to have that classic, large Halloween look, while pie pumpkins aren’t there for looks (though they’re often adorable.) Instead, they exist to delight your tongue.

Can You Make your own Pumpkin Pie from scratch?

Whether you want to make your own pie from scratch, save some money, or use up an abundant harvest, knowing how to cook and use pie pumpkins is a great skill to have. I’ve used field pumpkins, winter squash, and pie pumpkins to make homemade ‘pumpkin’ puree…and you can too!