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Can you use pumpkin instead of sweet potato?

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It's a simple swap to make.Just drain the sweet potatoes and use them in the same proportion as the canned pumpkin. Sweet potatoes and pumpkin do taste a little different, of course, but the texture and color are very similar. Also, once you layer on the baking spices, these differences won't be as prominent. 14 окт. 2020 г.


What is a good substitute for sweet potatoes?

The best substitutes for Sweet Potatoes are Garnet potatoes, Jewel potatoes, Japanese Sweet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Pumpkins, Butternut, Spaghetti Squash, Ube, Kabocha, Acorn, Golden Beets, Celery Root and White potatoes.

Are pumpkin and a sweet potato the same thing?

Pumpkins contain higher levels of vitamin A, vitamins B1, B5, B6, and vitamin K, while sweet potatoes are richer in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamins B2 and B9. Sweet potatoes are higher in most minerals. At the same time, pumpkins are richer in iron and lower in sodium.

What does pumpkin replace in baking?

Pumpkin can be a substitute for oil or butter in baking. For oil, the ratio is one to one — one cup oil is simply replaced with one cup pumpkin puree.To substitute pumpkin puree for butter, multiply the amount of butter by ¾. If a recipe calls for one cup, use ¾ cup puree in its place.

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