10 Perfect Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

7 Ways to Get the Most from Your Pumpkins

• Pumpkins begin to ripen in September, but if stored well they will keep all fall and winter.
• Pumpkins keep well at room temperature for about a month, but after that they should be stored in a root cellar or refrigerator where they will keep for up to three months.
• Be sure to choose pumpkins intended for cooking and not decorating.
• Store tightly wrapped cut pumpkin in the refrigerator for up to five days.
• Pumpkins are an amazing natural source of anti-oxidants such as Vitamins A, C, and E.
• Pumpkin is also high in fibre and low in fat, calories and cholesterol.
• Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of dietary fibre and mono-unsaturated fatty acids. In addition they provide a generous dose of zinc to your daily diet.