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.
