You can do several things with pumpkin guts, including making pumpkin puree, soup stock, pumpkin juice, pumpkin-flavored smoothies, and face masks. Here are some ideas:
- Pumpkin Puree : You can make your own pumpkin puree by separating the seeds from the guts and using the blended pumpkin guts in various recipes like pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, or pumpkin spice moonshine
- Soup Stock or Broth : The pumpkin guts can be used to make homemade stock or broth by boiling them with other vegetables and then straining the mixture to get a pulp-free liquid
- Pumpkin Juice : The guts can be used to make pumpkin juice, which can be paired with apple juice or apple cider for a spiced, seasonal sip
- Roasted Pumpkin Seeds : After separating the seeds, you can roast them for a crunchy and flavorful snack
- Face Mask : The pulp of the pumpkin guts can be used to make a DIY face mask, which can leave the skin plump, soft, and glowing
- Flavoring Broth : You can toss the guts into a broth along with other vegetable scraps to add flavor
These are just a few examples of the many ways you can make use of pumpkin guts.