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Canned pumpkin question

6 years ago

In our area, Alberta, the last few years the only canned pumpkin I’ve been able to find comes in a 750 ml can. I only need less that half of that, the rest is left for me to scramble around trying to find something to use it for. i used to be able to buy it in a can half that size. Has anybody else had that problem?

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Jasdip

6 years ago

Freezing pumpkin is so popular, as it's a good treatment for diahrrea in pets.

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6 years ago
Yup! All the time. One of my favorite loaves calls for pumpkin and I always have some left over from the size can available to me at my market. I freeze it! And use it with the next culinary creation. Freezing doesn't destroy the texture or the taste/flavor and although I tend to use it within a few weeks...it doesn't seem to have a freezer "life". I found a container way in the back of my freezer last week that I had dated months and months ago. Once thawed, it was fine and usable.
Annette Holbrook(z7a)
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Not an issue around here lol. We go through so many cans of pumpkin year round. I make muffins at least twice a week using pumpkin. Any leftover ends up in the dog bowls. Or DH will use it to make a pot of soup with some chicken broth and spices.
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chloebud
6 years ago
Louise, I've not had the problem. The cans I buy are usually 15 oz. FWIW, did you know it freezes well? It holds great in the freezer for several months. I've done it many times. Just thaw and stir well.
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Like Annette, we feed pumpkin to the dog per vets orders, he needs the fiber and it keeps him regular!
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