Pumpkin Spice Season Is Here

There’s something magical about pumpkin spice season. The moment the first hints of cinnamon and nutmeg hit the kitchen, we start craving all the cozy flavors of fall - warm pumpkin, sweet apples, buttery oats, and just a little something extra.

But enjoying pumpkin season doesn’t have to mean buying a whole pumpkin, peeling and chopping it, or opening a can every time a recipe calls for it.

That’s where our Organic Pumpkin Dices come in! 

Made with organic pumpkin and nothing else, these shelf-stable pumpkin dices are a convenient way to keep pumpkin on hand throughout the season. They’re especially handy when you want to add pumpkin to soups, baked goods, breakfasts, or comforting fall desserts. 

And once you add our Orchard Fruit Medley to the mix, pumpkin spice season gets even more delicious.

Pumpkin + Orchard Fruit = Fall Comfort Food

Our Orchard Fruit Medley brings together three classic fruit flavors: apple dices, peach dices, and whole cherries. The fruit is unsweetened and contains no added sugar.

That makes it a wonderful companion for pumpkin.

The pumpkin brings earthy sweetness and creamy texture, while the apples add familiar fall flavor, peaches provide a bright fruity note, and cherries bring a beautiful pop of color and tanginess.

Together, they make a simple pumpkin dessert feel special enough for a fall gathering - but easy enough for a weeknight treat.

Pumpkin Spice Orchard Fruit Crisp

This cozy crisp is everything we love about fall in one baking dish: tender pumpkin, warm spices, juicy fruit, and a golden oat topping.

Ingredients

For the filling:

• 1 cup Organic Pumpkin Dices
• 1 cup water, for rehydrating the pumpkin
• 1 cup Orchard Fruit Medley
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Pinch of salt

For the crisp topping:

• ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
• ⅓ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

Directions

1. Rehydrate the pumpkin. Place the Organic Pumpkin Dices in a bowl and cover with the water. Let them rehydrate according to the package directions, then drain any excess liquid.

2. Prepare the fruit. Place the Orchard Fruit Medley in a bowl and add enough water to soften the fruit. Let it sit for several minutes, then drain. You can reserve a little of the soaking liquid to add to the filling if desired.

3. Make the filling. In a large bowl, combine the rehydrated pumpkin, fruit, maple syrup or brown sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, ginger, vanilla, cornstarch, and salt.

4. Make the topping. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the nuts if using.

5. Assemble. Spread the pumpkin-fruit mixture into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the top.

6. Bake. Bake at 350°F for about 35–40 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.

7. Serve warm. Let the crisp cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. For the ultimate fall dessert, top it with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Want Even More Pumpkin Spice?

This recipe is easy to customize.

For an extra-spiced version, add a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg to the filling. If you love a little crunch, add chopped pecans to the topping. And if you're a caramel fan, drizzle a little caramel sauce over each serving before adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

You can also turn the same flavor combination into a pumpkin spice breakfast bake by swapping the crisp topping for your favorite oat-based crumble and serving it with Greek yogurt.

Three Easy Ways to Dress Up Pumpkin with Orchard Fruit Medley

The pumpkin-and-fruit combination isn't limited to dessert. Our Orchard Fruit Medley is also perfect for baked oatmeal, muffins and breads, fruit compote, salads, and stuffing. 

Here are a few more ways to bring the two together:

1. Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

Stir rehydrated pumpkin into your morning oatmeal with cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup. Top it with rehydrated apple and peach dices and a few chopped cherries.

The result? A breakfast that tastes like pumpkin pie and apple crisp had a delicious little baby.

2. Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Orchard Fruit

Fold rehydrated pumpkin into your favorite pumpkin muffin batter, then add chopped apples, peaches, and cherries from the Orchard Fruit Medley.

Finish with a cinnamon-oat streusel before baking for bakery-style muffins that are perfect with a cup of coffee.

3. Warm Pumpkin Orchard Compote

For an easy topping, simmer rehydrated pumpkin and Orchard Fruit Medley together with a little maple syrup, cinnamon, and orange zest.

Spoon the warm mixture over pancakes, waffles, French toast, oatmeal, or vanilla ice cream.

Keep Pumpkin Season Going

One of the best things about shelf-stable ingredients is that you don't have to wait for the perfect pumpkin at the grocery store - or worry about using it before it spoils.

With our Organic Pumpkin Dices in your pantry, pumpkin is ready whenever the craving strikes. And with the Orchard Fruit Medley on hand, you have a trio of naturally sweet fruit flavors ready to turn ordinary fall recipes into something memorable. 

So grab the cinnamon, warm up the oven, and embrace pumpkin spice season.

Because fall is even better when pumpkin comes with a little orchard sweetness.