Question: is canned pumpkin the same as pumpkin puree?
Answer: Canned pumpkin is just that and nothing more: cooked, pureed pumpkin. Pumpkin pie filling is flavored with spices like cinnamon, clove, allspice and ginger, and is also sweetened. It is a "convenience food" for making short work of pumpkin pie. ... Watch our video and see how to puree fresh pumpkin.