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.
6 comments:
It's so fun to hear how everyone guards their favorite recipes, and I do that, too, but sometimes it's nice for a review. I think a spicier pie filling might be nice actually and I'd like to try that version for sure. Your pie looks delicious. My husband prefers pies to cakes as well. Not that he will turn down cake, but if I ask him what he would like, it's always pie or cookies.
Oh I love the story about your Dad...that is awesome. I was interested to see what you thought and how it held up haha! Always good to try it a new way and see how it does! (Kim)
What a beautiful pie! I am with you completely about having a favorite recipe but willing to try something new. My favorite pumpkin pie recipe is from Joy of Cooking and I have been making it for over 40 years and like your favorite, has more spices. And yes, pie over cake, any day!
Pumpkin pie is not big in Australia so I don’t have much to compare this one to, but I loved it! So creamy and good.
a little extra spice would definitely amp this up a bit!
Your pie looks thick, rich and delicious. Nice story about your pie-baking father.
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