INDIANA — As autumn reaches its peak, a new study has revealed the pumpkin products that Hoosiers crave most, with pumpkin pie claiming the top spot by a significant margin.
Experts at QR Code Generator analyzed over a thousand pumpkin-related search terms across Google to determine Indiana’s five most-searched-for pumpkin products, perfectly timing the results for the cozy fall season. The analysis included terms like “best [product] recipe” and “where to buy [product].”
Pumpkin Pie is the Clear Favorite
The study found that pumpkin pie is Indiana’s most beloved pumpkin item, averaging 9,171 monthly searches. A harvest-time tradition often served after Thanksgiving dinner, pumpkin pie remains the definitive fall dessert for state residents.
Coming in second place is pumpkin bread, averaging 4,696 monthly searches, followed closely by the sweet, cream-cheese-filled pumpkin roll, which secures third place with 3,497 searches.
Here are Indiana’s top five favorite pumpkin products by average monthly searches:
| Rank | Pumpkin Product | Monthly Searches |
| 1 | Pumpkin Pie | 9,171 |
| 2 | Pumpkin Bread | 4,696 |
| 3 | Pumpkin Roll | 3,497 |
| 4 | Pumpkin Cookies | 2,079 |
| 5 | Pumpkin Muffins | 1,955 |
Rounding out the top five favorites are pumpkin cookies (2,079 monthly searches), a soft, chewy option often spiced with chocolate chips, and pumpkin muffins (1,955 monthly searches), a versatile treat popular for breakfast or dessert.
Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Generator, commented on the findings, urging Hoosiers to not only enjoy their pumpkin treats but also to be mindful of waste.
“With fall in full swing, pumpkins are everywhere… Yet each year in the U.S., over 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins are sent to landfills,” Porcar stated. “That’s a lot of food, nutrients, time, and resources going to waste.”
He emphasized that cooking with pumpkin is one of the simplest ways to reduce this waste while harvesting the squash’s benefits. Pumpkin is low in calories but rich in fiber, Vitamins A, C, and E, and antioxidants, making it excellent for eye health and immunity.
Porcar suggested creative uses for the whole pumpkin, including donating them to farms for animal feed, composting, or using the flesh, seeds, and even skins in various recipes.
