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Pumpkin is a staple fall ingredient, whether you\u2019re baking up a sweet treat (like these pumpkin scones<\/a>) or cooking up something more savory (like pumpkin ravioli<\/a>). However, if you think your pumpkin-based culinary creations are limited by the boring convenience of pumpkin puree from a can, think again. There are far more pumpkin possibilities out there, and it all starts with picking the best types of pumpkins for eating and cooking. Here are a few of our favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sugar Pumpkins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sugar pumpkins might be the variety of pumpkin that you\u2019re most familiar with eating. Sugar pumpkins are also called pie pumpkins and are often used if you\u2019re planning to make a pumpkin pie from scratch. However, you can use sugar pumpkins for far more than just delectable desserts. For example, consider branching out with this savory stuffed pumpkin recipe<\/a>, containing a mixture of Italian sausage, macaroni and multiple cheeses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cinderella Pumpkins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cinderella pumpkins get their name from the classic fairytale, as they feature a whimsical, storybook look and a bright vibrant hue that makes the pumpkins popular in d\u00e9cor, but also for eating. The flesh is on the sweet and thicker side, and the pumpkin also packs in a lot of moisture content, making the pumpkin variety ideal for cooking a big batch of pumpkin soup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kabocha Pumpkins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the small side, kabocha pumpkins hail from Japan and feature a dark green exterior. Kabocha pumpkins are also sometimes referred to as kabocha squash or Japanese pumpkin. Sweet and high in antioxidants and fiber, kabocha pumpkins make a tasty, good-for-you addition to a flavorful, broth-based soup like this kabocha squash soup<\/a> that also utilizes daikon radish, miso and seaweed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fairytale Pumpkins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not to be confused with Cinderella pumpkins, fairytale pumpkins aren\u2019t quite as vibrant on the outside and are a little bit flatter in shape. The pumpkin flesh boasts deep flavors, making this pumpkin a good fit for any recipe wherein you want the pumpkin notes to really stand out. Just roast, simmer, puree or otherwise cook the flesh how you see fit and then add it to your favorite pumpkin recipe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jarrahdale Pumpkins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These New Zealand pumpkins are a bit wonky-looking, with their bumps and curves and blue-ish color. However, they\u2019re just as tasty as they are pretty. The flesh holds up well while cooking and isn\u2019t stringy, like what you might get with some pumpkin varieties, so pick this pumpkin if you\u2019re wanting to roast or otherwise prepare your pumpkin in bite-sized chunks (like if you were making this marinated pumpkin salad<\/a> with quinoa and pomegranate).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Styrian Pumpkins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll want to pick a Styrian pumpkin for one important reason: This pumpkin variety is one of the few that contains hull-less seeds. Hull-less seeds make for easier seed-roasting and eating. (If you\u2019ve ever tried to roast the seeds found in your standard jack-o-lantern pumpkin, you may have found the seeds’ outer hull to be a pretty big deterrent to a satisfying snacking sess.) Once you’ve acquired one of these pumpkins, roasting your own pumpkin seeds<\/a> at home is easy, and you can even give them a sugary twist by candying your pumpkin seeds<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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The Best Types of Pumpkins for Eating & Cooking<\/h2>\n\t\t
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There's so much more to pumpkins than that boring puree in a can. Discover varieties like Sugar, Cinderella, Kabocha, Fairytale, Jarrahdale, and Styrian, each offering unique flavors and textures. <\/span><\/div>\n\t\t
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