[Zana]

Originally Posted by greenthumbomaha

I've never canned a fruit besides peaches. Have you ever canned pumpkins for pies and muffins? I have the same question re blanching. It would be interesting to see the difference between canned (a real metal can) and fresh.

I am a sucker for those giant pies at the warehouse store but my waistline says no this year. A small homemade single serving version would be ideal.

- Lisa

You can't can pumpkin at home. At home pressure canners can't do the job that the commercial ones do, and since that is the case it isn't recommended as there is a greater chance of build up of harmful bacteria. I thought about doing some myself this year. What I did do was make pumpkin butter and put in jars that are in the fridge. You can also freeze it. All you have to do is google canning pumpkin and they'll give you all the reasons not to try at home.