Aldi's ~ Good Deal canned pumpkin - Page 2

jeweltea · 09-23-2010, 06:41:24 PM

Was at Aldi today in Virginia and they had some for 89 cents a can (was 79 cents a can last year so it has gone up). Bought several cans since we love Pumpkin Pie and I haven't been able to find it in a long time.

pittsburgh24 · 09-23-2010, 07:11:06 PM

I never got to Aldi - horrible storm here and no power at my house for a while and Aldi lost their power too. Need to get there tomorrow

cbms · 09-25-2010, 11:41:56 AM

I went yesterday and got my case plus one.

yay! Now the kids can have pumpkin muffins (or mumpkin puffins, as my 4 year old says it).

My oldest said, "yes! Does that mean you'll finally use that can that we had in the garage and make some of those muffins?" My poor deprived children.

XUfan · 09-25-2010, 12:33:53 PM

I'm really glad that my little "find" has helped so many people! Thanks for all the reps!!

I need to get back there and get more for myself before it's all gone. I only grabbed a few cans, because I didn't have much cash with me at the time. The next time I'll get a chance to go is Tuesday.

magowank · 09-27-2010, 05:52:17 AM

I was at Aldis on Saturday, and I thought the same thing about last year's shortage, so I stocked up! I haven't seen it in any other store for almost a year now - crazy!!!

3beeboys · 09-27-2010, 06:01:50 AM

Originally Posted by cbms

I went yesterday and got my case plus one.

yay! Now the kids can have pumpkin muffins (or mumpkin puffins, as my 4 year old says it).

My oldest said, "yes! Does that mean you'll finally use that can that we had in the garage and make some of those muffins?" My poor deprived children.

"Mumpkin puffins" <-----that is super cute!

Since they're so great, care to share a recipe? Please?

cbms · 09-27-2010, 06:21:58 AM

It's 1 small can pumpkin, one cake mix (I get the reduced sugar ones), and spices to your liking. I add about a tsp of cinnamon and a little bit (1/4-1/2 tsp) of cake spice. I also add about 1/4-1/2 c. apple juice just to make it easier to mix, but this wasn't part of the original recipe as given to me and it adds a few minutes to the bake time. Put into cake cups and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

My kids LOVE them. They stay really moist and yummy.

3beeboys · 09-27-2010, 06:27:27 AM

Originally Posted by cbms

It's 1 small can pumpkin, one cake mix (I get the reduced sugar ones), and spices to your liking. I add about a tsp of cinnamon and a little bit (1/4-1/2 tsp) of cake spice. I also add about 1/4-1/2 c. apple juice just to make it easier to mix, but this wasn't part of the original recipe as given to me and it adds a few minutes to the bake time. Put into cake cups and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

My kids LOVE them. They stay really moist and yummy.

Ohhh, thank you! I'll have to look for cake mixes on sale now and try this.

SiouxsieQue · 09-27-2010, 05:12:58 PM

Originally Posted by cbms

It's actually kind of funny... I have one lone 15 oz. can of Baker's Corner pumpkin from when I bought several cans at Aldi last year after actually FINDING some pumpkin.... and I refuse to use it because it's my last. lol I just keep it there, on my shelf, amidst my veggies. My single solitary can. No muffins, kids! I can't use my last can!

You're not the only one...hubby found 4 cans of organic pumpkin at a Safeway in MD and I have 1 can left...and it just sits there, because every time I go to any grocery I look and never see any! I am surprised to see the groceries are already selling pumpkin pies, so Libby's must be keeping the baking companies in stock.

I need to head to Aldi tomorrow so I'll be getting a few cans. My kids love the muffins I make, which are just a can of pumpkin with a devil's food cake mix. Makes 18 muffins, bake at 350 for 40 minutes. My son is a terribly picky eater and he loves my muffins--he has no idea what's in them, lol!

wrestlegirl · 09-27-2010, 05:22:16 PM

Originally Posted by cbms

It's 1 small can pumpkin, one cake mix (I get the reduced sugar ones), and spices to your liking. I add about a tsp of cinnamon and a little bit (1/4-1/2 tsp) of cake spice. I also add about 1/4-1/2 c. apple juice just to make it easier to mix, but this wasn't part of the original recipe as given to me and it adds a few minutes to the bake time. Put into cake cups and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

My kids LOVE them. They stay really moist and yummy.

Just the dry mix and the pumpkin? No eggs/oil/water? I love pumpkin muffins but the recipe I have is a royal PITA. Easy is better!!