#pumpkin-pie

#pumpkin-pie

The PieCaken features pecan pie, pumpkin pie, spice cake, and apple pie filling - all in one dessert. I tried it for the first time and couldn't believe how delicious every layer was. The PieCaken wowed everyone at my Friendsgiving. Pumpkin pie was never big with my family. My Thanksgiving dinners usually come to an end with my dad's famous baklava.

Walk into any bakery in November and you can spot the season's sweetest rivalry. Golden apple pies face off against orange pumpkin pies, and every year the same question comes up: which one belongs on your table? The numbers The rivalry isn't just about flavor. It's baked into American tradition and backed by data. Grocery orders and surveys tell two different stories about which pie really wins, depending on whether you look at year-round sales or Thanksgiving favorites.

Why is it that pumpkin pie makes a resurgence only once a year when 99% of us are using canned pumpkin to begin with? Perhaps it's the novelty of the signature ingredient, like pumpkin spice lattes, holiday decorations, or running into Santa at the mall. We can certainly keep the annual tradition of our favorite squash pie, but that doesn't mean it has to look the same each year. Tradition is important, but so is adding your own culinary flair. As a recipe designer and chef, I love to take classic recipes and add unique ingredients, experiment with flavor and texture, and start new traditions. One of these secret ingredients for next-level pumpkin pie might just sneak its way into your Thanksgiving menu and become a family favorite, passed down through generations.

A truly great Thanksgiving pie is sometimes best left to the professionals. At the very least, it's one less thing to worry about, and bringing a showstopping dessert is a surefire way to become the most popular person at dinner.

Honey can make any ol' pumpkin filling taste richer and more complex, giving it a slightly floral, earthy flavor, depending on which one you use. It can also lead to better caramelization and create a smoother, silkier texture, especially if you heat the honey before adding it to the mixture. And the best part is if you use honey in place of sugar, you can even pass your pie off as healthy - or healthier, at least.

There may not be any dessert that screams "America" more than a classic pumpkin pie. The celebrated fall staple has become synonymous with good old-fashioned American home cooking over the years, and it's been gracing bakery windows and Thanksgiving tables for as long as anyone can remember. It's impossible to trace exactly where the dish came from, but we do know which cookbook may have been the first to feature the first custard-style one: "American Cookery" by Amelia Simmons.

In a YouTube video of her favorite pumpkin desserts, Stewart makes a gluten-free crust for a spiced pumpkin pie. By crushing the rice cereal and mixing it up with a few nuts, it can then be used in place of graham crackers in a crumb crust, which can be baked as usual or used for a chilled pie. Stewart doesn't mention a particular brand of cereal in the video, but the published recipe suggests using Rice Chex.

From hot apple cider to baked goods in the oven, there's a candle for every fall scent. As much of a sucker as I am for fragrant candles, several years ago I decided to cut down on my candle spending. While my grandma's olla aromática recipes can compete with any high-end candle (and win), I don't always have the time to leave a pot simmering on the stove all day.

Pink peppercorns are not actually peppercorns, but instead dried berries. They do have a peppery undertone, but their dominating flavors are citrus, floral, and fruity notes. A handful of crushed pink peppercorns can adorn a seafood or white pasta dish beautifully, but can also enhance your sweet treats. This is why using pink peppercorns in desserts like pumpkin pie can offer some texture and flavor that's consistent with the big, ultra sweet picture.

What's better than the familiar sight of a warm, homemade pumpkin pie as the Thanksgiving season rolls around? A bunch of adorable, bite-sized pumpkin pies, that's what. While a big slice of pie is both comforting and eye-catching, a miniature pie encapsulates all of the elements in a much more manageable portion. These tiny pumpkin pie bites are not only much cuter than their larger counterparts, but they're also easier to serve, and they're perfect for gifting or bringing to parties.

Loved for their ability to make any baked good more moist and rich, duck eggs are found in specialty grocery stores and farmers' markets alike. They are often larger than chicken eggs. And as a result, duck eggs will have a different ratio of yolk to white. This means they also have a higher fat content than chicken eggs, which makes custard creamier and silkier. Another bonus, depending on the recipe, is that duck eggs produce a brighter yellow color.

Whether that's pumpkin spice drinks, pumpkin soup, or pumpkin pie; this is truly the season of everyone's favorite big, orange gourd. It has become a seasonal comfort staple, and it's hard to deny the popularity. According to Grandview Research, pumpkin pie was a $1.59 billion industry in the United States in 2024, and it has been deemed the most popular Thanksgiving pie by YouGov.