Pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie filling are not the same — pie filling is pre-sweetened and spiced. Never substitute one for the other directly.
- Equal butternut squash puree (1:1, most baking applications) (King Arthur Baking)Closest match in flavor, sweetness, and fiber. Cooked butternut is thicker than canned pumpkin — thin with water to match consistency.
- Equal mashed sweet potato (quick breads, muffins, pancakes) (Taste of Home)Sweeter than pumpkin — reduce added sugar by about 25%. Color and moisture are similar.