Tuesdays with Dorie: Caramel Pumpkin Pie
October 19, 2010 at 9:13 am | Posted in groups, pies & tarts, sweet things, tuesdays with dorie | 25 Comments
It wouldn’t normally occur to me to eat pumpkin pie before Thanksgiving, but when I read that Janell of Mortensen Family Memoirs chose Caramel Pumpkin Pie for TWD this week, it sounded like a pretty tasty idea! I wouldn’t say that I have a “favorite” pumpkin pie recipe…I think I just haven’t cooked enough turkey day dinners out on my own yet to have found my idea of squashy perfection (although I’ve rarely met a pumpkin pie I didn’t like!). I am doing dinner here at the house this year, though, so I’m counting this as research.
This twist with this pumpkin pie is that half the sugar is taken to a dark caramel. Between that and the rum that’s added, you get a darker custard and a very different taste than with regular pumpkin pie. I know better than to mess with holiday traditions, so maybe that’s not for everyone, but my husband and I just loved it. Can’t wait to polish it off tonight, chilled, and with a big plop of whipped cream!
For the recipe, see Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan, or read Mortensen Family Memoirs. Don’t forget to check out the TWD Blogroll!
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My hubs is a pumpkin pie fiend, but this recipe was not his cup of tea. On the otherhand, I loved it!
Have fun planning your first T-giving dinner at the new house!
Comment by Linda— October 19, 2010 #
My caramel broke.
I tried the filling but didn’t care for it.
Comment by chocolatechic— October 19, 2010 #
your crust looks fantastic – beautiful work!
Comment by Tia @ buttercreambarbie— October 19, 2010 #
Your pie is beautiful! So glad you both enjoyed it – I’ve found my go-to pumpkin pie with this one! 🙂
Comment by Jessica of My Baking Heart— October 19, 2010 #
It was good–your crust is perfect. I’m still working on that. Have a great day.
Comment by cindy harris— October 19, 2010 #
I’m so glad you liked it. You pie looks great. I wish I could master the art of making a pretty-looking crust like you have!
Thanks for baking along with me this week!
Comment by Janell— October 19, 2010 #
love that dollop of cream on top!
Comment by tammy— October 19, 2010 #
I LOVE pumpkin pie. It’s not really a common dessert here in Australia but when I was growing up, my parents were friends with an American family and we travelled there and I fell in love with pumpkin pie (and pecan pie but that’s another story).
And I agree, that crust looks so rustic.
I will definitely be making this – thanks 🙂
Comment by Emma— October 19, 2010 #
I’m thinking some might be disappointed if they take this for their once-a-year slice of p. pie at Thanksgiving. But I agree, it was still delish. Yours looks perfect.
Comment by Jacque— October 19, 2010 #
What a gorgeous pie! I’m jealous of the way your crust held its shape and the crimping. Mine didn’t fare as well when I prebaked it but it was still tasty!
Comment by Tracey— October 19, 2010 #
Your pie looks great! I would eat pumpkin pie on Labor Day if I could! 🙂
Comment by Jodie— October 19, 2010 #
Beautiful pie, and your crust looks perfect! I have not made many pumpkin pie myself either, but I think this one has caramlized it’s way to the top. :~)
Comment by Valerie— October 19, 2010 #
way better than regular pumpkin pie, right?! looks beautiful
Comment by Spike— October 20, 2010 #
this looks amazing!! i still haven’t gotten around to making the filling yet. maybe thursday. thursday (just the once) with dorie? 😉
Comment by Jeannette— October 20, 2010 #
Looks like a great take on an old classic. Not to mention super duper delicious!
Comment by Eliana— October 20, 2010 #
Your pie looks beautiful Steph – I love the oh so perfectly ruffled edges. (I would crack the crust if I tried!) So glad that you and your husband enjoyed it – perhaps this could become a new tradition?
Comment by Cakelaw— October 20, 2010 #
This looks beautiful. We really all should eat pumpkin pie more often, I think.
Comment by newlywed— October 20, 2010 #
That whipped cream in the center of your pie is just the perfect touch.
Comment by Pamela— October 20, 2010 #
One charming pie there.
Comment by rachel— October 21, 2010 #
I can’t wait to try this. I’m not a dessert person, but I love pumpkin pie!
Comment by Jodi— October 21, 2010 #
Ooh, your pumpkin pie looks lovely. I especially like the crust and could just nibble on it all day. I wasn’t too thrilled with how mine turned out though. Glad you liked yours.
Comment by Jenny— October 21, 2010 #
Glad this was such a hit! 🙂 It definitely had a different taste!
Comment by Karen— October 22, 2010 #
Wow! This looks great. I didn’t get a chance to make this one, but it’s on my schedule for the holidays. – mary
Comment by food librarian— October 23, 2010 #
caramel and rum. enough said. your pie looks wonderful. i love the touch of whipped cream
Comment by crustabakes— October 25, 2010 #
Not usually a pumpkin fan, but I really liked this recipe. Your little one with that cute little hat is so much fun…thinking this is appearing on the Thanksgiving buffet here this year. Nice to have a trial run at it.
Comment by Kayte— October 25, 2010 #