What Makes Maine A Fall Pumpkin Paradise?

The moment the leaves start to change and the air becomes a bit colder. We all know it’s time to celebrate the pumpkin vibe in Maine.

Maine is produced so many incredible pumpkin recipes from traditional to trendy, if you want pumpkin something you’re in for a treat because in Maine, you’ll get pumpkin everything. They call it vacation land, but it should be called pumpkin land in the fall.

We’ve dug up some of our very favorite main pumpkin recipes to highlight.

But first, let’s talk about what’s popular right now.

Whether you’re visiting or if you've lived here your whole life, you probably heard of Gifford’s ice cream and they create the most incredible fall flavors including Apple Pie, Caramel Apple, Pumpkin, and Pumpkin Pecan Praline Whirl. Yum!

Here are the most creative and delicious pumpkin recipes that give you that Maine twist you love. It's mostly desserts because of our sweet tooth, but I threw in a soup that is to die for!

1. Maine Maple Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

The official state dessert transforms into a fall favorite with a pumpkin makeover. It’s the Whoopie pie! And you can’t go through fall in Maine without trying one.

2. Spiced Pumpkin Ale Bread

Now, pumpkin bread is very delicious but lots level it up a notch with pumpkin ale bread it’s this rich bread that uses locally brewed pumpkin beer for an incredible flavor. Best way to eat it is microwaved first and then butter on top watch it melt and feel your taste buds explode

3. Downeast Pumpkin Lobster Bisque

This luxurious soup blends creamy pumpkin with lobster stock and tender lobster meat. It’s an unexpected pairing that captures Maine’s land-and-sea spirit.

4. Wild Blueberry & Pumpkin Pie

Why would you want a regular old pie when you can have blueberry and pumpkin together? It's layered with those Maine flavors you know and love, pumpkin custard with Maine's wild blueberries. This is like a dessert on a dessert, surprising and delicious.

5. Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Brown Butter Cream

This recipe makes these fall whoopie pies soft and magical with the brown butter and cream cheese icing, it will take you to taste bud heaven.

If you try any of these, let us know and share your recipes on our app!