5.0 out of 5 stars fiber loaded sweet puree, just organic butternut squash, add to soups, pasta, smoothies, eat plain

P.D. · May 6, 2022

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5.0 out of 5 stars Price on canned squash and pumpkin can fluctuate greatly

G.G. · August 29, 2024

This is good tasting. Just be aware this has the consistency of apple sauce, not usual canned pumpkin or squash. Though price I paid made it a bargain for organic canned squash/pumpkin.If price seems reasonable when you are looking at this, dont think you will be disappointed.

5.0 out of 5 stars great product; not one dented can

r.p. · October 12, 2024

Y'all, this arrived yesterday in pristine condition. I already know how much I like the taste, but given the reviews wanted to assure you the dozen cans were contained in box with an inner cardboard base with a tight plastic seal over the cans. They couldn't bang around. The cans are dated early next summer, and I'll have no problem finishing them by then. Yes, it's a little spendy, but in my situation it's worth it.I was really on the fence about ordering due to the problems folks are having with serious dents. I hope your experience will be like mine.

5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive, but convenient and yummy

K.L. · April 10, 2022

The media could not be loaded. I love this product, but it is very expensive and one of the cans was dented upon arrival and it pops which I know is dangerous to eat. I do not want to throw it out I would like a replacement from the company. Please send me a replacement can of this delicious organic butternut squash purée

4.0 out of 5 stars Seller needs better packaging at $4 per can.

M.S. · March 22, 2025

Excellent product but 3 of 12 were significantly damaged.

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Get Your Kids To Eat Their Veggies 101

C.F. · December 10, 2013

Waking up to hot oatmeal, already cooked, sounds good in the winter, doesn't it? I use my crockpot for this purpose (among others) and it works well for our family. My daughters don't eat their veggies as they should, and we sat down to discuss how to make sure they get what they need without being obvious. My husband joked "too bad they can't eat pumpkin pie as a veggie" and I got to thinking. Well...butternut squash is VERY similar to pumpkin. You can make pies out of this and it's almost indistinguishable except it's more yellow than orange. So...I had an extra can of pumpkin in the pantry and gave the crockpot oatmeal a shot with it. (recipe follows.) When this was a huge hit, I bought two cases of this organic butternut squash (from same company as the pumpkin I used.) It turns out lighter, so if you really wanted to darken it more, you can add brown sugar instead of white sugar. It's simple to make, is cheap, and gives the kids their veggies without them even knowing it.1 cup of steel cut oats (also called pinhead oats, Irish oats)2 cups of milk½ cup of sugar (white or brown)1 tsp of vanilla1 15-oz can of pumpkin or butternut squash2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice4 tbsp of butterAdd all the ingredients to the crockpot and cook on low overnight. Ready 6-8 hours later! 6 healthy servings.Also...make a quick chicken soup with this! Canned chicken broth (or chicken wet soup base and water), can of butternut squash, large 12 oz can chicken (or leftover cooked chicken), frozen peas and carrots, dried shallots, and a handful of chopped prepackaged coleslaw mix. Bring to a boil. Cook til tender, about 7 mins. You can add cooked leftover rice or noodles and heat thru. If you use dried pasta, just boil it with the broth, shallots and coleslaw mix first until it's almost done, then add the canned chicken, canned butternut squash and the peas and carrots. They take almost no time to cook.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality but expensive

J. · August 11, 2023

This brand is really good, smooth and tasty enough to eat from the can. Unfortunately it has gone up so much, can’t afford it anymore, if I had the money it’s worth it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for making "pumpkin" pies.

D. · December 11, 2021

Perfect for making "pumpkin" pies. We make vegan butternut squash pies with a can of this, a box of tofu, and some seasonings. Pop into into a crust made out of some crushed pecans and oats. Then sprinkle some crushed pecan on top. Bake and eat and yum! Great for making butternut squash soup or butternut squash pasta sauce too. Nice consistency. Good flavor. Organic.