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Lake Shore Solid Pack Pumpkin

Lake Shore is a regional canned pumpkin from the Buffalo area. It is hard to find elsewhere.

Updated Nov 1, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Shoppers report it at Tops Friendly Markets in Western New York. It shows up in fall. Stock is seasonal and patchy, so call the store first.

Professional insight

Bakers treat solid pack pumpkin as plain puree. Sugar and spice go in separately, following the can recipe.

Solid pack and pie mix are not interchangeable in recipes.
The 29 oz can makes two 9 inch pies.
Buy extra cans in October before holiday shelves empty.
Dented or bulging cans go back on the shelf.

Check the label

Says Solid Pack Pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix.
Can size: 15 oz or 29 oz.
Ingredients list only pumpkin.
Best by date stamped on the lid or base.
No dents on seams, rust or bulging ends.
Pie recipe printed on the back label.

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Lake Shore pumpkin facts

Product: Solid pack canned pumpkin
Can sizes: 15 oz and 29 oz
Distributor: NTC Marketing, Williamsville, NY

Types

Canned pumpkin products
Product	What is inside	You add
Solid pack pumpkin	Cooked pumpkin only	Sugar, spice, eggs, milk
Pumpkin pie mix	Pumpkin, sugar, spices	Eggs and evaporated milk
Fresh puree	Roasted sugar pumpkin	Everything, and drain well

Storage

Store sealed Lake Shore cans somewhere cool and dry.
Move leftovers to a covered container in the fridge.
Use opened pumpkin within a few days.
Freeze extra puree in labeled bags for later pies.

Common questions

Is Lake Shore pumpkin a pie filling?: The can says solid pack pumpkin. You add sugar and spices yourself.
Why can't I find it?: It is a small regional brand. Shoppers report it mainly near Buffalo in autumn.
What can I use instead?: Any 100 percent pure canned pumpkin works with the same recipe.