1 Can (15oz) Pumpkin Puree Equals
Standard can size for pumpkin pie & quick breads
What Uses 1 Can Pumpkin?
🥧 Pies & Desserts
- • 1 pumpkin pie (9-inch, standard)
- • Pumpkin cheesecake (9-inch)
- • Pumpkin roll (jelly roll style)
- • Pumpkin bars (9x13 pan)
- • Pumpkin custard (6 servings)
🍞 Breads & Muffins
- • 2 loaves pumpkin bread (9x5 pans)
- • 24 pumpkin muffins (standard size)
- • Pumpkin pancakes (serves 6-8)
- • Pumpkin waffles (large batch)
- • Pumpkin scones (12-16 scones)
Pumpkin Can Sizes
| Can Size | Ounces | Grams | Cups | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Can ⭐ | 15 oz | 425g | 1¾ cups | 1 pie, 2 loaves |
| Large Can | 29 oz | 822g | 3½ cups | 2 pies, 4 loaves |
| Half Standard | 7.5 oz | 213g | ⅞ cup | 12 muffins, 1 loaf |
⚠️ Pumpkin Puree vs Pumpkin Pie Filling
100% Pumpkin Puree: Plain pumpkin, nothing added (USE THIS)
Pumpkin Pie Filling: Pre-sweetened + spiced (DON'T use for recipes calling for puree)
Partial Can Measurements
Need Part of a Can?
From 15oz Can (425g total):
Leftover Pumpkin Storage:
- • Fridge: Transfer to airtight container, 5-7 days
- • Freezer: Freeze in portions (½ cup = 1 ice cube tray), 3 months
- • Label: Write date + amount on container
- • Thaw: Overnight in fridge or microwave 30 sec
Fresh Pumpkin vs Canned
Canned Pumpkin Puree ⭐
Best for: Baking (pies, breads, muffins)
Advantages:
- ✓ Consistent texture (not watery)
- ✓ Concentrated flavor
- ✓ Convenient, year-round
- ✓ Pre-cooked, ready to use
- ✓ Reliable for recipes
Fresh Pumpkin Puree
Best for: Soups, savory dishes
To Make (equals 1 can):
- • Use 1 medium sugar pumpkin (2-3 lbs)
- • Roast 400°F 45-60 min
- • Puree + strain to remove water
- • Yields ~2 cups puree (more than 1 can)
- • Often watery = not ideal for baking
Common Questions
Can I substitute butternut squash?
Yes! Butternut squash puree works 1:1 as pumpkin substitute. It's actually sweeter and more flavorful. Roast, puree, and strain excess water same as pumpkin.
What if recipe calls for 2 cups pumpkin?
1 can (425g) = 1¾ cups, so you need slightly more than 1 can. Use 1 can + 2 tablespoons, or 453g total.
Is canned pumpkin real pumpkin?
Yes, but most brands (like Libby's) use special pie pumpkins or squash varieties bred specifically for canning. It's 100% real, not artificial, just optimized for flavor and texture.