Some facts about the star of the Thanksgiving dessert buffet:

¢ One (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree is equal to 1 3/4 cups.

¢ Pumpkin is a nutrient-rich food. It is low in cholesterol and sodium. It is high in vitamin E and potassium. A terrific source of fiber, pumpkin also contains vitamins A, C and K, iron and manganese.

¢ Libby’s calculates their canned pumpkin is baked into 50 million pies a year, the vast majority baked during the fall holidays.

¢ Pumpkin can go sweet: sweeten it with maple syrup, honey or brown sugar and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger or all-spice. Or it can go savory: combine with onions, garlic, curry powder, sage and cumin.