The Best Canned Pumpkin For Pumpkin Pie, According To Our Test Kitchen Professionals

Its a classic choice for a reason.

Victor Protasio, Chelsea Zimmer, Christina Dailey

So you want to make a pumpkin pie.

Or you could just grab acan of pumpkinat the grocery store.

Southern Living Pumpkin Slab Pie with Cinnamon-Maple Whipped Cream cut on the pan to serve

Credit:Victor Protasio, Chelsea Zimmer, Christina Dailey

Why The Test Kitchen Pros Picked Libby’s

“Libby’s - 100%.

“Libby’s because of its consistency, and classic, beautiful orange color,” says Melissa Gray.

“I am also a Libbys gal.

Part of that is nostalgia.

Its the brand I grew up using.

Part is due to the quality, reliability and consistency of their pumpkin puree,” says Tricia Stuedeman.

According to theirwebsite, Libbys makes 100% pumpkin puree.

Other brands of canned pumpkin may vary, and can contain a variety of winter squash, including butternut.