Honestly, How Does Pumpkin Taste? Let's Break It Down
If you've ever found yourself staring at a giant orange gourd wondering how does pumpkin taste, you're definitely not alone, especially since most of our exposure to it involves a heavy dose of sugar and cinnamon. We see it everywhere the second the leaves start to turn, but if you strip away the whipped cream and the fancy coffee syrups, the actual flavor of a pumpkin is a lot more subtle and "earthy" than most people realize. It's essentially a squash, after all, and its flavor profile has more in common with a zucchini or a potato than a sugary dessert when it's in its natural state. ...