Looking for pumpkin recipes and crafts? From cozy fall recipes to easy DIY projects and even pet-friendly treats, pumpkins make every part of the season more fun.
43 Pumpkin Recipes, Crafts & More
Pumpkin season never goes out of style. From cozy fall recipes to simple crafts and even a few pet-friendly treats, there’s just something about pumpkins that makes everything feel a little warmer and a little more fun. Years ago, I joined a group of bloggers to share our best pumpkin ideas. Some of those blogs have moved on, but a few favorites and a lot of fresh inspiration are still worth celebrating.
So let’s give pumpkin season a refresh. Here are some timeless pumpkin recipes, crafts, and ideas (plus a few new ones from me!) that prove pumpkins never get old.
Pumpkin Recipes
Sweet, savory, classic, or a little unexpected, pumpkin recipes can do it all.
- Cinnamon Roasted Pumpkin Seeds – Wondermom Wannabe
- Ginger Pumpkin Carrot Soup – Stacey Homemaker
- Healthy Pumpkin Scones – Caroline’s Cooking
- Classic Pumpkin Pie – Intelligent Domestications
- Pumpkin Black Bean Chili – Oat & Sesame
- Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes – An Alli Event
- Chocolate Pumpkin Fudge Bundt Cake – Home Maid Simple
- Pumpkin Crunch Pie – Noreen’s Kitchen
- Pumpkin Spice Muffins – Totally Tailgates
- Frozen Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate – My Big Fat Happy Life
- 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies – Little Blog in the Country
- Chai Spice Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns – Being Tazim
- Pumpkin Pie Popsicles – Kitchen Concoctions
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Braid – The TipToe Fairy
- Pumpkin Gingerbread with Spiced Glaze – Bullock’s Buzz
- Baked Maple Glazed Pumpkin Spice Donuts – Kori at Home
- Homemade Pumpkin Dog Biscuits – Joy’s Life
- Dutch Oven Pumpkin Pie Cake – Diana Rambles
- Apple Pumpkin Baby Cookie Recipe – To & Fro
- Roasted Pumpkin Seeds – Rebecca Lately
Pumpkin Crafts
Not hungry? Pumpkins make great decor, too. These pumpkin crafts are simple and seasonal:
- Tissue Paper Pom Pumpkins – Ava’s Alphabet
- Garden Scene Pumpkin – Third Stop on the Right
- Pumpkin Flower Arrangements – Happy Go Lucky
- Halloween Jack O Lanterns – Scrappy Geek
- DIY Pumpkin Clock – Real Girl’s Realm
- How to Use Pumpkins to Decorate at Home – a paper arrow
- Fall Decor with Pumpkins – C’mon Get Crafty
- Crafting with Pumpkins – Love Jaime
- Carve a Monogrammed Pumpkin Using Cricut Template
Try this reader favorite fall project: How to Create a Felt Leaf Grapevine Wreath
Or check out this classic: Trick or Treat Halloween Painted Sign
Pumpkin Fun for Pets
Pumpkins aren’t just for people, your furry friends can join in too.
Making the Most of Pumpkin Recipes and Crafts This Season
Pumpkin season only comes once a year so why not make the most of it? Whether you’re baking something sweet, trying a new craft, or just taking your pup out for some fall fun, these pumpkin recipes and crafts prove there’s always room for a little more pumpkin in your life.
And don’t miss what’s next: cranberry theme ideas for even more holiday flavor inspiration!
