Last updated on January 3rd, 2025
“The Great Pumpkin Cookbook” was published in 1984 and is filled with recipes ranging from pumpkin desserts, main dishes and side dishes. Here are some original vintage recipes for pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice cookies, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin cake, pumpkin nut bread, and pumpkin cake roll.
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.
Here is an original recipe for LIBBY’S Famous Pumpkin Pie that includes 14 suggested pie toppers.
Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Lemon Icing
Party Pleasing Pumpkin Cheesecake
Orange Frosted Spice Cake
Pumpkin Nut Bread
Pumpkin-Patch Cake Roll
Photos and recipe from “The Great Pumpkin Cookbook”, 1984.
