Aldi's ~ Good Deal canned pumpkin

XUfan · 09-22-2010, 12:30:52 PM

I found canned pumpkin at my Aldi's (Kettering, OH) today. It's not the big can...just 15 oz. for .89. But, after last year's shortage, I decided to grab a few and put them back for holiday baking! I'm not sure if they're predicting a shortage this year, but I'm ready, just in case!!

ETA: The label says 100% pumpkin.

pittsburgh24 · 09-22-2010, 12:32:30 PM

Thanks - I may do the same. I have to head over there to get some celery for turkey noodle soup in a little bit.

enginerd · 09-22-2010, 01:29:39 PM

I always process one pumpkin a year and make my own (it makes alot so one is enough). Just cut open and scoop out seed - place halves on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 until soft. Cool and peel skin off then cut into chunks and puree in blender. I usually get at least 6 24 oz. freezer containers from one pumpkin - plenty for me for the whole year. We love to do this because then we get to roast and eat the seeds.

CSchunk · 09-22-2010, 02:42:05 PM

They call the small pumpkins "pie pumpkins" because they are much tastier.

pokerpansy · 09-22-2010, 05:09:08 PM

Originally Posted by XUfan

I found canned pumpkin at my Aldi's (Kettering, OH) today. It's not the big can...just 15 oz. for .89. But, after last year's shortage, I decided to grab a few and put them back for holiday baking! I'm not sure if they're predicting a shortage this year, but I'm ready, just in case!!

ETA: The label says 100% pumpkin.

Yes, there is going to be a canned pumpkin shortage this year. I heard it is even worse then the last one! Thanks Carol for the info on finding it at Aldi. I'll have to look the next time I go!

froofy · 09-22-2010, 05:26:19 PM

Thank you for posting! There is no pumpkin to be found here but I will check Aldi now. It was quite surprising to find none when I wanted it for my daughter's favorite cake. Meijer said maybe around Oct. 1st they will have some.

Thanks again!

3timesoccermom · 09-22-2010, 08:09:14 PM

Is this for real? Why?

Originally Posted by pokerpansy

Yes, there is going to be a canned pumpkin shortage this year. I heard it is even worse then the last one! Thanks Carol for the info on finding it at Aldi. I'll have to look the next time I go!

cbms · 09-22-2010, 09:31:57 PM

yes, it's real. Last year there was a big shortage.

Amid pumpkin shortage, growers hope for a dryer summer

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cbms · 09-22-2010, 09:36:44 PM

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!