CookbooksStewed PumpkinsThis recipe comes from John Josselyn, an early traveler to New England. Stewed pumpkin was common, everyday fare—a "standing dish"—particularly in the fall and winter.By Kathleen Curtin and Sandra L. OliverSeptember 11, 2006Photo by ShutterstockArrowJump To RecipeSave StorySave this storyPrintRecipe notesBack to topTriangleSee Related Recipes and Cooking TipsiconGalleryOur 61 Best Pumpkin RecipesThere's no reason to stop at pie.What Did the Pilgrims Really Eat at the First Thanksgiving?More seething, less pie.