Alright, so here’s the deal. It’s that time of year again, pumpkins everywhere, and of course, I ended up making my famous pumpkin pie. Baked it to perfection, the crust was golden, and the filling was, well, it’s always the best part, right? But, as usual, I overestimated and found myself with a good amount of leftover pumpkin pie filling.
Now, I hate wasting food, especially when it’s something as delicious as pumpkin pie filling. So, I decided to get a little creative. I mean, there’s got to be more to life than just pie, even if it’s a really good pie.
My First Move: Smoothies
- Started my day by whipping up a quick smoothie.
- Threw in some of the leftover filling, a banana, a splash of milk, and a dash of cinnamon into the blender.
- Blended it all up until it was nice and smooth.
Man, it was like having dessert for breakfast, but kinda healthy. The smoothie was sweet, creamy, and packed with that pumpkin spice flavor. A total win!
Then, I Got a Bit More Adventurous: Muffins
- Grabbed a basic muffin recipe I had lying around.
- Mixed in about a cup of the pumpkin pie filling into the batter.
- Added some chocolate chips because, why not? Chocolate makes everything better.
- Scooped the batter into muffin tins and baked them.
The house smelled amazing while they were baking. And let me tell you, these were not your average muffins. They were moist, flavorful, and had that perfect hint of pumpkin spice. I might have eaten two… or three… while they were still warm.
Finally, I Tried Something Savory: Soup
- Found a simple recipe for butternut squash soup online.
- Figured, “Hey, pumpkin is basically squash, right?” So, I substituted some of the squash with my leftover filling.
- Sautéed some onions and garlic, added in the filling and some vegetable broth.
- Let it simmer for a while until everything was nice and soft.
- Blended it until it was creamy and smooth.
Okay, I was a bit skeptical at first, but this soup turned out surprisingly delicious. It was creamy, a little sweet, and had a nice depth of flavor from the spices in the filling. It was the perfect cozy meal for a chilly evening.
So, there you have it. That’s how I turned my leftover pumpkin pie filling into a bunch of other tasty stuff. No waste, just a lot of good eating. If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, don’t just toss that filling. Get creative, experiment a little, and you might just surprise yourself with what you can come up with!
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