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Kürbis zubereiten: Die besten Sorten und Kochtipps für Hobbyköche

Pumpkin Preparation: The Best Varieties and Cooking Tips for Home Cooks

The aroma of roasted pumpkin. The quiet bubbling of a creamy soup. And that moment when a few simple ingredients turn into something you can truly be proud of.
Few vegetables say autumn as much as pumpkin. And the best part: every variety brings its own character. Sometimes nutty and bold, sometimes mild and creamy. Perfect for soups, oven bakes, curries, or risotto.

But which pumpkin goes with which dish? And how do you get the best out of Hokkaido, butternut & co.? We show you the most popular varieties and give you tips for pumpkin dishes that are guaranteed to make you want seconds.

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The Most Popular Pumpkin Varieties at a Glance

Hokkaido

If one pumpkin lands in your kitchen especially often in autumn, it’s Hokkaido. No wonder: you can use it with the skin on, saving yourself an extra step.

Its nutty flavor, slightly reminiscent of chestnuts, works beautifully in many recipes. Whether creamy soup, roasted vegetables, or risotto – Hokkaido feels at home almost anywhere.

Ideal for:

Soup
Oven dishes
Risotto
Puree
Savory pies

Butternut

Butternut wins you over with its delicate sweetness and especially creamy texture. Because the seeds are only in the lower part, it’s also easy to prepare.

If you love pumpkin dishes with an especially velvety texture, Butternut is often the first choice.

Ideal for:

Cream soups
Oven dishes
Salads
stuffed pumpkin
pumpkin fries

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Nutmeg

Do you like bold flavors? Then you should try muscat pumpkin.
Its layered flavor adds special depth to curries, chutneys, and soups. At the same time, it is also perfect for sweet recipes.

Its name already gives it away: muscat pumpkin delights with a spicy aroma and a delicate nutmeg note.

Ideal for:

Curries
Chutneys
Soups
Puree
Salads
or baking

Spaghetti squash

This squash only reveals its surprise at second glance. Once cooked, its flesh separates into fine strands that resemble spaghetti.

That makes it the ideal base for creative vegetable dishes. Its flavor is pleasantly mild, with a slight hint of zucchini.

Ideal for:

Pasta dishes
Bakes
with a classic tomato sauce

Delicata squash

Looking for something new for your autumn kitchen? Then try Delicata squash. Its thin skin can be eaten too, and its flavor is mild, slightly sweet, and reminiscent of chestnuts and sweet potatoes.

An exciting alternative to Hokkaido and butternut—especially if you love discovering new flavors.

Ideal for:

oven dishes
stuffed squash
salads
grilled dishes
squash fries

Which type of pumpkin goes with which dish?

Hokkaido

Nutty, slightly chestnut-like

Soups, oven dishes, risotto, purée, pumpkin pie

Butternut

Mild, slightly sweet, buttery

Soups, oven-roasted vegetables, salads, pumpkin fries, cakes

Nutmeg

Spicy, aromatic, lightly sweet and tangy

Curries, Soups, Chutneys, Puree, Salads

Spaghetti squash

Mild, lightly nutty, reminiscent of zucchini

Pasta alternative, casseroles, oven dishes

Butternut squash

Sweet and especially aromatic

Soups, Puree, Pesto, Desserts

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Prepare pumpkin properly

With the right cookware, prep is done in no time. For chopping, it's best to use a large, sharp chef's knife and a non-slip cutting board. That way, you can cut everything safely and cleanly.

Cut the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds and fibers with a tablespoon, and cut the flesh into cubes or wedges as needed.

Peel or not?

Do not peel: Hokkaido, spaghetti squash, delicata squash
Peel: Butternut, muscat, and peanut squash

Cooking tip: If the skin is particularly tough, you can pre-cook the pumpkin in the oven for about 20 minutes at 150 °C. It will then be much easier to cut.

Chop pumpkin with the right knives & cutting boards

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The most popular preparation methods

Bake in the oven

When pumpkin roasts slowly in the oven, it develops intense roasted aromas and a delicate sweetness.

Toss pumpkin wedges with a little oil and your favorite spices, then bake them at 200 °C top/bottom heat for 20 to 30 minutes.

Cook pumpkin

For soups or purée, cut the pumpkin into cubes and cook in salted water or vegetable broth for about 15 minutes. Once the flesh is soft, it can be puréed easily.

Steam gently

Steaming preserves flavor and nutrients especially well. A simple steamer insert in a saucepan is all you need. The pumpkin becomes even more flavorful if you enhance the water with vegetable stock.

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Pressure Cooking

When you need things to be especially quick, a pressure cooker is the perfect choice. The increased pressure significantly reduces cooking time while largely preserving flavor and vitamins.*

A 500 g pumpkin is fully cooked in just 5-7 minutes and is then ideal for soups, puree, or side dishes.

This cooking method saves a lot of time, especially for larger quantities or meal prep.

* Based on cooking tests comparing cooking in a Fissler pressure cooker with cooking in a conventional pot. Results vary depending on the food, quantity, type of stove, and preparation method.