Pumpkin Rolls?
So, I spent most of my adult life in Florida – a place that might as well be its own country it’s so removed from many traditional things I’ve heard of in other parts of the country. I’m sure that has something to do with the lack of seasons. Prior to Florida, I was an Army brat who lived on post – another way that local customs and traditions get diluted.
This summer, I worked a bake sale for our family’s youth camp, Glen Eden. At the bake sale, we had no less than 20 requests for pumpkin rolls. I had no idea what a pumpkin roll was, and kept hearing how you couldn’t find pumpkin rolls last year because of something with the pumpkin crops.
It was in the back of my mind to look them up, but then I got distracted with life and never thought of it again – until October hit. Now, everywhere I turn, I hear people talking about pumpkin rolls! Pumpkin rolls! It’s pumpkin roll season!
This morning, looking through my Whole Foods circular, I noticed pumpkin rolls on sale – from $16.99. Honestly, $17 seems a little steep for a baked item. So, now my curiosity is definitely piqued.
Do you have a “THIS-IS-THE-BEST-PUMPKIN-ROLL-RECIPE-EVER!” recipe? Any pumpkin roll stories to share? What makes them so good that people ask for them in June? I’m really interested in this. I love traditional, seasonal things.
Hallee
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YUM!!! They are huge among the Mennonite and Amish so you will find them EVERYWHERE in Lancaster County. I will have to give my recipe a try and let you know. The cream cheese filling is definitely a MUST. And by the way, yes, they are expensive here too. I wouldn’t buy one at Whole Foods and expect it to be what I wanted though.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Granny-Kats-Pumpkin-Roll/Detail.aspx
Try this one. I haven’t personaly, but I’ve had very good luck very quality recipes off this site. Best of luck!
sorry, disregard the spelling mistakes and missing words – it’s too early! I’ve had good luck *finding* quality recipes from that site
I’ll be interested to see the recipes you collect from this post. Gina at skinnytaste.com is posting pumpkin recipes this month. I love the Pumpkin Spiced Latte and Pumpkin Butter.
Oh, and I found a pumpkin whoopie pie recipe last year that everyone loved. Cream cheese filling and probably could be used as a pumpkin roll. It was from a food company, but Martha Stewart and Rachael Ray have similar recipes on their sites.
I have never even heard of a pumpkin roll.I too am originally from Florida and a military brat(Navy).
I now live in Minnesota….Still no pumpkin rolls.It will be interesting too see what others say.Let me know if you feel like this is something that I should try.
This is how my mom has always made hers :-)
YOU WILL NEED:
CAKE:
3 Large Eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup pumpkin
3/4 cup flour
1 tsp Baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
FILLING:
1 cup powdered sugar + extra for powdering towel
8 oz cream cheese
4 TBSP Butter
1 tsp vanilla
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix 3 Large eggs and 1 cup sugar for 5 minutes.
Add 2/3 cup pumpkin. Beat.
In separate bowl, mix 3/4 cup flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 2 tsp cinnamon.
Add to pumpkin mixture and beat.
Spread on to grease waxed or parchment paper on a jelly roll pan.
Bake 15 minutes.
When cool, lay over onto towel sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Roll and cool
FILLING:
Mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 8 oz cream cheese, 4 TBSP butter and 1 tsp vanilla
Spread Filling onto roll.
ReRoll
I haven’t actually had or or made one…but im not a fan of pumpkin pie. yet i LOVE LOVE LOVE anything else pumpkin. the pancake recipe i recently found was devine! also the muffins! so good!
Hallee if I haven’t told you yet…when I was at the pumpkin patch a few weeks ago they had blue pumpkins. I was told by several people that the blue pumpkins make the best pies and baked goods. Just wanted to give you that info as you enter in to this wonderful pumpkin using season!
Here is a link to our favorite pumpkin roll recipe. You can use freshly ground wheat or pastry flour for the flour.It’s delicious and a special treat at our house. I love all things pumpkin! We just discovered a sweet potato recipe that was to die for. I hope to share it soon!
http://lifeonlocustlane.blogspot.com/2009/10/pumpkin-roll.html
I tried out this recipe tonight and cant wait to taste it in the morning. It made my house smell yummy while baking it!