Libby’s Pumpkin Recipes: 1980’s

Last updated on April 6th, 2026

Here is a look at a few favorite Libby’s pumpkin recipes from the 1980’s. I’ve taken a few classic vintage recipes from Libby’s Favorite Pumpkin Recipes (1984) and The Great Pumpkin Cookbook” (1984). There is also a classic version of their pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin nut bread.

Little “Bite” of History

• Libby started processing pumpkin in 1929. They use their own strain of “Dickinson” pumpkin exclusively for the solid pack pumpkin. This variety is smaller and sweeter than standard “jack o’lantern” type pumpkins.
• When processing the pumpkin puree, LIBBY does not add anything to the solid pack pumpkin and some of the water is removed to concentrate the pumpkin to yield a rich, creamy texture and fresh flavor.

Libby’s Favorite Pumpkin Recipes (1984), is a beloved classic leaflet style cookbook with pumpkin recipes ranging from baked goods like muffins, cheesecake, and more. Here is their famous pumpkin pie recipe along with 13 variations you can make like Peanut Butter Pumpkin Pie or Coconut Chiffon Pumpkin Pie, or Square Pumpkin Pie. Any of these would make a perfect fall dessert and of course a showstopper on your Thanksgiving table.

This Libby’s “The Great Pumpkin Cookbook” (1984), is full of pumpkin recipes ranging from main dishes, to baked goods and more! This vintage cookbook helps home cooks preserve culinary practices of the 1980s with simple, made from scratch food. Here’s a cherished classic original recipe for Libby’s Original Pumpkin Pie.

This original recipe for Libby’s Pumpkin Roll is from my 1984 “The Great Pumpkin Cookbook“. It makes for a great Thanksgiving dessert alternative to Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie.

This original recipe for Libby’s Pumpkin Cheesecake has a classic graham cracker crust with a layer of creamy pumpkin pie filling and topped with sour cream topping. A Thanksgiving dessert alternative to Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie.

Related Recipes

• Lincoln’s Favorite Cake
• Libby’s “The Great Pumpkin Cookbook” (1984)
• Libby’s Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
• The Pumpkin Cookbook (1998)
• Pumpkin Bars

Vintage 80’s Cookbooks

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