Pumpkin pie has always been one of my favorites. I actually prefer pies over cakes. When I was a child, my father was the one who made the Thanksgiving pies. He made dark, tongue-tingling, spicy pumpkin pies. As an adult, I stumbled upon a recipe that seemed to replicate his flavors, and I've been making it ever since. No anemic, squashy pies for me!
That said, I'm always willing to try a new recipe, just in case. With Dorie's pie (My Favorite Pumpkin Pie), I was curious how the star anise powder would affect the flavor, and I just happened to have some in my pantry. And, I was also looking forward to seeing how the sour cream and rum would affect the filling.
The pie had a nice, smooth texture, but it just wasn't spicy enough for my palate. It's possible I would make it again and maybe add my favorite spice mix to see what would happen, flavor-wise.
Stop by the Tuesdays with Dorie website to see which baked good the others made.
