🎃🎁 Your Pumpkin Recipe Gift from ASP

We’re so happy you joined us for Pumpkins for Little Portugal! Now that you're heading home with a beautifully styled 'do and your own pumpkin, these recipes will help you cook, bake, and savor the season.

We’d love to see what you create! Tag us on Instagram @ashleysmithproperties and show off your pumpkin masterpieces both treats and food.

Happy cooking and happy fall from ASP! 🎃🍴

These recipes are simple, satisfying, and perfect for making the most of the pumpkin you received at the event. From sweet muffins to savoury soups, here’s your exclusive ASP Pumpkin Recipe Collection — a gift from us to you.

🧁 Sweet Pumpkin Treats

1. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

Ingredients

• 1½ cups pumpkin purée (roast & blend your pumpkin)

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup neutral oil

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp salt

Cream Cheese Swirl:

• 100g cream cheese (softened)

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin.

2. Whisk wet ingredients, then fold in dry.

3. Pour batter into muffin cups.

4. Mix swirl ingredients and spoon a little on top of each muffin. Swirl with a toothpick.

5. Bake for 18–22 mins. Let cool.

2. Maple-Glazed Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin purée

• ½ cup butter, softened

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 2 cups flour

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

Maple Glaze:

• 1 cup icing sugar

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet.

2. Cream butter and sugar, then add remaining wet ingredients.

3. Stir in dry ingredients. Drop by spoonfuls onto the tray.

4. Bake 12–15 mins. Cool before glazing.

3. Pumpkin Pie Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin purée

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup evaporated milk (or cream)

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp cloves

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 pre-baked shortbread crust or graham cracker base

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Mix all filling ingredients until smooth.

3. Pour over crust in a square baking dish.

4. Bake 35–40 mins until set. Cool completely before slicing.

🍬 Pumpkin Snacks & Quick Bites

4. Pumpkin Spice Granola Clusters

Ingredients

• 2½ cups rolled oats

• ½ cup pumpkin purée

• ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey

• ¼ cup coconut oil

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• Pinch of salt

• Optional: pumpkin seeds, nuts, raisins

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Mix all ingredients until fully coated.

3. Spread on baking tray. Press into a flat layer.

4. Bake 30–35 mins, flipping once. Let cool fully to crisp.

5. Pumpkin Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin purée

• 1 can chickpeas (drained)

• 2 tbsp tahini

• 1 garlic clove

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp cumin

• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

2. Adjust seasoning and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

3. Serve with pita chips, crackers, or veggies.

6. Pumpkin Energy Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats

• ½ cup pumpkin purée

• ⅓ cup almond or peanut butter

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

2. Roll into 1-inch balls. Chill for 20–30 mins before serving.

3. Store in the fridge for up to a week.

🍲 Cozy Pumpkin Soups

7. Creamy Pumpkin & Sage Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 3 cups pumpkin purée

• 3 cups vegetable broth

• ½ cup cream or coconut milk

• 1 tsp dried sage

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft.

2. Add pumpkin, broth, and sage. Simmer 10–15 mins.

3. Blend until smooth, then stir in cream.

4. Heat through and serve with crusty bread.

8. Thai Pumpkin Coconut Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil

• 1 tbsp red curry paste

• 3 cups pumpkin purée

• 1 can coconut milk

• 1½ cups vegetable broth

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp lime juice

• Optional: chopped cilantro, chili flakes

Instructions

1. Sauté curry paste in oil for 1 minute.

2. Add pumpkin, coconut milk, broth, and soy sauce.

3. Simmer 15 mins.

4. Stir in lime juice and toppings before serving.

🍽️ Pumpkin for Dinner

9. Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta

• 1 tbsp butter

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup pumpkin purée

• ½ cup cream or milk

• ¼ cup grated parmesan

• Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste

• Optional: crispy sage or bacon bits

Instructions

1. Cook pasta.

2. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic.

3. Add pumpkin, cream, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.

4. Stir in cheese and combine with pasta. Serve warm.

10. Stuffed Pumpkin with Wild Rice & Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 small sugar pumpkin (or pie pumpkin)

• 1 cup cooked wild rice

• 1 cup mushrooms, chopped

• ½ onion, diced

• 1 garlic clove

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ¼ cup dried cranberries or nuts (optional)

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut off pumpkin top and scoop out seeds.

2. Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms in olive oil. Stir in rice and extras.

3. Stuff pumpkin and place in a baking dish with a bit of water.

4. Cover with foil and bake 45–60 mins, until soft. Remove top for last 10 mins to brown.