Be sure they see the transformed pie come out of the oven. This is a great science lesson in how heat changes some things. For another easy dessert, let your young ones help you make butterscotch pudding, following the directions on the box of instant pudding mix. You have pumpkin custard, a rich and creamy treat. This can be eaten as is or used as a topping over pound cake or ice cream.
Older children enjoy preparing the batter for pumpkin bread.
You'll find a good recipe on most cans of pumpkin. With your supervision, children can measure ingredients into a mixing bowl. Let them crack the eggs into a strainer before adding them to the mixture. The strainer will catch any stray eggshells. Let the youngest kids drop in the raisins and nuts.