Fresh Pumpkin Preparation

Alstede Fresh Pumpkin

Fresh Pumpkin Preparation

Fresh Pumpkin Preparation

Fresh pumpkin can be roasted, pureed, and used in recipes. A fresh sugar pumpkin is going to be a little higher in water so you will have to adjust other liquids accordingly. Cut the pumpkin in half and roast it upside down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 for about… Read More »

Fresh pumpkin can be roasted, pureed, and used in recipes. A fresh sugar pumpkin is going to be a little higher in water so you will have to adjust other liquids accordingly. Cut the pumpkin in half and roast it upside down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 for about… Read More »

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Preheat the oven to 350 Line a baking sheet with Parchment Wash the sugar pumpkin. On a cutting board, using a large sharp knife, some strength, and some care, cut from the stem to the base of the pumpkin. Scoop/scrape out all the pulp and the seeds. Set the seeds aside for the following recipe.… Read More »

Preheat the oven to 350 Line a baking sheet with Parchment Wash the sugar pumpkin. On a cutting board, using a large sharp knife, some strength, and some care, cut from the stem to the base of the pumpkin. Scoop/scrape out all the pulp and the seeds. Set the seeds aside for the following recipe.… Read More »

Give ’em pumpkin to talk about

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Give ’em pumpkin to talk about

Give ’em pumpkin to talk about

This is the season for pumpkins and spice and everything nice and as farmers we just love seeing the magnificent pumpkin receive well deserved recognition. We believe that nature provides all of the nutrients our body needs by eating in harmony with the seasons and consuming pumpkin now is no exception. Pumpkin contains vitamin C,… Read More »

This is the season for pumpkins and spice and everything nice and as farmers we just love seeing the magnificent pumpkin receive well deserved recognition. We believe that nature provides all of the nutrients our body needs by eating in harmony with the seasons and consuming pumpkin now is no exception. Pumpkin contains vitamin C,… Read More »

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Alstede Fresh Pumpkin Gnocci

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Ingredients for gnocchi: 1/2 c + 2-3 T Alstede Fresh, roasted pumpkin or squash 1/2 cup Alstede Fresh, roasted russet potato 1 egg yolk 11/2 c flour 1/2 t salt For the herb butter : 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 T sage leaves + a few for garnish 1 t thyme leaves Parmesan for serving… Read More »

Ingredients for gnocchi: 1/2 c + 2-3 T Alstede Fresh, roasted pumpkin or squash 1/2 cup Alstede Fresh, roasted russet potato 1 egg yolk 11/2 c flour 1/2 t salt For the herb butter : 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 T sage leaves + a few for garnish 1 t thyme leaves Parmesan for serving… Read More »

Innovating Pumpkin Crops

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Innovating Pumpkin Crops

Innovating Pumpkin Crops

As sustainable stewards of this land we take our job seriously and are always learning innovative ways to improve our farming practices and grow the healthiest food. This season we are utilizing a new technique called No till farming for our pumpkins. Traditionally used in growing corn & soybeans we are innovating it’s use for… Read More »

As sustainable stewards of this land we take our job seriously and are always learning innovative ways to improve our farming practices and grow the healthiest food. This season we are utilizing a new technique called No till farming for our pumpkins. Traditionally used in growing corn & soybeans we are innovating it’s use for… Read More »

Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

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Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium chopped onion , 3-4 carrots, small dice 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1-2 c green beans cut into 1” pieces 1 1/2 ears fresh husked corn 2 medium potatoes, small dice 2 – 3 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped half to 3/4… Read More »

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium chopped onion , 3-4 carrots, small dice 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1-2 c green beans cut into 1” pieces 1 1/2 ears fresh husked corn 2 medium potatoes, small dice 2 – 3 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped half to 3/4… Read More »

Pumpkin Pie Spice

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Pumpkin Pie Spice

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Our pumpkin pie spice is perfect for adding to your favorite baked items where you use pumpkin.

Sold in 2.2 oz. jars. Not available for shipping.

Our pumpkin pie spice is perfect for adding to your favorite baked items where you use pumpkin.

Sold in 2.2 oz. jars. Not available for shipping.

Pumpkin Praline Torte

Pumpkin Praline Torte

Pumpkin Praline Torte

Pumpkin Praline Torte

3/4 c brown sugar 1/3 c butter 3 T heavy whipping cream 3/4 c pecans In a heavy saucepan combine the first three ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour into 2 well-greased 9” pans. Sprinkle with pecans 4 large eggs 1 2/3 c sugar 1 c canola oil 2 c… Read More »

3/4 c brown sugar 1/3 c butter 3 T heavy whipping cream 3/4 c pecans In a heavy saucepan combine the first three ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour into 2 well-greased 9” pans. Sprinkle with pecans 4 large eggs 1 2/3 c sugar 1 c canola oil 2 c… Read More »

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

1 (4-pound) sugar baby pumpkin cut in half and seeds removed 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup small-dice bacon (about 3 slices) 1/2 cup small-dice shallots (about 2 medium) 1/4 cup dry (fino) sherry 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves… Read More »

1 (4-pound) sugar baby pumpkin cut in half and seeds removed 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup small-dice bacon (about 3 slices) 1/2 cup small-dice shallots (about 2 medium) 1/4 cup dry (fino) sherry 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves… Read More »

Pumpkins

Pumpkins

Pumpkins

Pumpkins

pumpkins Alstede Farms opens our fields for you and your family to pick the very freshest pumpkins! Fall brings the bright warm colors of harvest and we celebrate all of our glorious crops. Choose from orange or white pumpkins, munchkins, gourds and assorted winter squash and decorate your space and life for fall. Visit our… Read More »
pumpkins Alstede Farms opens our fields for you and your family to pick the very freshest pumpkins! Fall brings the bright warm colors of harvest and we celebrate all of our glorious crops. Choose from orange or white pumpkins, munchkins, gourds and assorted winter squash and decorate your space and life for fall. Visit our… Read More »

Pumpkin Corn Muffins

Pumpkin Corn Muffins

Pumpkin Corn Muffins

Pumpkin Corn Muffins

1 cup flour ¾ cup ground cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree ½ packed brown sugar ¼ cup vegetable oil Pre-heat oven to 425. Put 12 paper baking cups into a muffin tin. Put the flour, cornmeal, baking… Read More »

1 cup flour ¾ cup ground cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree ½ packed brown sugar ¼ cup vegetable oil Pre-heat oven to 425. Put 12 paper baking cups into a muffin tin. Put the flour, cornmeal, baking… Read More »