What can you do with a pumpkin besides carving?

7 Things You Can Do With a Pumpkin Besides Carve It!

  1. Pumpkin Face Mask. This is not the kind of mask to go trick-or-treating with, but it probably would scare the neighbor kids.
  2. Cinnamon Pumpkin Candles.
  3. Pumpkin Bird Feeder.
  4. Pumpkin Seed Art.
  5. Thanksgiving Table Decoration.
  6. Grow New Pumpkins.
  7. Eat It.

How long do non carved pumpkins last?

two to three months
Uncarved pumpkins can last two to three months if kept out of the hot sun or freezing temperatures.

How can you tell if a pumpkin is carved?

Picking a Pumpkin for Carving

  1. Look for a pumpkin that has a deep orange color.
  2. Knock on the pumpkin to check that it is hollow (and therefore ripe).
  3. Make sure the bottom of the pumpkin isn’t soft and mushy!
  4. Check that the stem is firm and secure.
  5. Avoid bruised pumpkins and look for a smooth surface if you’re carving.

What can you do with decorative pumpkins?

Make them into edible bowls. Carve out the seeds in the middle then use it as a bowl for pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin pie, or pumpkin pudding. You can even use these little guys for savory dishes like soups or baked eggs.

Can you use pumpkin guts for anything?

Food52’s Food Editor, Emma Laperruque, suggests adding a bag of pulp to a stock pile in the fridge or freezer with other vegetable scraps like onion peels and celery butts. Turns out pumpkin guts are deeply flavorful and can also be used in any recipe that calls for chicken or vegetable broth.

What to spray on pumpkin to preserve it?

Keep uncarved pumpkins fresh longer by spraying WD-40 on the surface. Carved pumpkins can reap the benefits too!

Can all pumpkins be carved?

You can carve any type of pumpkin, gourd, or squash. Consider these tips to pick a carving pumpkin: The ideal carving pumpkin should have a shell that is hard enough to protect the pumpkin but still allows you to get a knife through it.