And, while store-bought pumpkin and apple pie spice blends are super convenient, some bakers prefer the ability to control how much of each spice (and its flavor) is present in a dish.

Made of enameled cast iron, this oval-shaped pot has a stainless steel lid handle and grooves all around to mimic the shape of a pumpkin. At 11.3 inches in width, 5.7 inches in height and 12.32 ...

Made of enameled cast iron, this oval-shaped pot has a stainless steel lid handle and grooves all around to mimic the shape of a pumpkin. At 11.3 inches in width, 5.7 inches in height and 12.32 ...

Use a deep-dish pie pan.This recipe makes enough filling for one standard deep-dish pie (1½ to 2 inches deep). If you use a shallow pie pan (or pre-made frozen crust), you will have leftover filling.

Pumpkin Cakes with Bacon. Add the words “with bacon” to just about anything, and it’ll drastically improve the recipe. But I have to admit that I’d somehow never thought of putting pumpkin on that ...

Pumpkin Cakes with Bacon. Add the words “with bacon” to just about anything, and it’ll drastically improve the recipe. But I have to admit that I’d somehow never thought of putting pumpkin on that ...

Pumpkin Cakes with Bacon. Add the words “with bacon” to just about anything, and it’ll drastically improve the recipe. But I have to admit that I’d somehow never thought of putting pumpkin on that ...

Just a note that, yes, you can use canned pumpkin in your recipes. It’s an easy alternative. But we’re focusing on growing a new batch of pumpkin preparers.