Vintage Pumpkin Recipes (1990’s)

Last updated on May 6th, 2026

The Perfect Pumpkin (1997), cookbook by Gail Damerow, is full of fall-inspired recipes to make for holiday gatherings, a spooky Halloween party or Thanksgiving feast! This vintage cookbook provides easy-to-follow recipes from the early 1990’s, showcasing pumpkin, the quintessential fall ingredient. Indulge in some timeless classics like pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake, and pumpkin cookies.

The Pumpkin Cookbook (1998), is full of fall-inspired recipes that range from hearty main dishes to irresistible desserts like pumpkin pie and pumpkin cheesecake, they are all simply perfect for fall gatherings. This vintage cookbook offers many easy pumpkin recipes for Halloween Pumpkin Cookies, which would be so fun to serve at your Halloween party.

Check out these vintage recipes for pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin spice cake, and pumpkin bread.

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