The Only Pumpkin Variety Costco Uses For Pie - Chowhound

When you think of the type of pumpkin used to make a pie, you might picture the bright orange gourd used for jack-o'-lanterns. However, this bright orange variety is the aptly named Captain Jack pumpkin, used primarily for carving, not cooking. The standard pumpkin for pies — including Costco's and any you might bake at home — is the Dickinson pumpkin, which is tan, tall, and often oblong. This variety is used…