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Happy Thanksgiving from WayForth
After the turkey is done and the mashed potatoes are finished, it’s time for dessert! And when it’s Thanksgiving, that generally means pie. While the traditional sweet for this November holiday is pumpkin pie, pecan and apple come in a close second.
According to a GE Appliances survey of 1,550 Americans, the winner of the favorite pie at Thanksgiving seems to be about where you live.
- New England states all the way south to Pennsylvania choose apple pie as their beloved Thanksgiving dessert.
- The East South Central states — which are Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee — like apple pie and pecan pie almost equally as their number one choice.
- The West South Central states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas look to a pecan pie to satisfy their sweet tooth after their Thanksgiving meal.
- And, the rest of the U.S. chose pumpkin pie, which is no surprise to anyone who has attended a Thanksgiving feast.
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Try a different flavor this year
Some people offer a mix of pies for their table including such specialties as sweet potato pie, cherry pie or even peach cranberry pie. Others get more creative and try something that’s not a pie like an apple crumble or a fruit galette. Or, start a tradition of serving your family’s favorite chocolate silk pie or coconut cream pie for a change of pace.
Variations on pumpkin pies
If you like the taste of pumpkin but want to try something different, just Google “pumpkin pie recipes” and you can find over 119 million ideas! Here are some that are not your standard fare:
If you’re looking for the taste of pumpkin, but want to really shake things up you could try:
- Pumpkin roll
- Pumpkin macarons
- Pumpkin bread
- Pumpkin whoopie pies
Don’t forget the toppings!
Whipped cream is a favorite to put on a big slice of pie and it’s easy to make at home. All you need is whipped cream, some powdered sugar and a hand mixer. Chill a metal bowl and your beaters, whip up your ingredients and you’ll have a delicious accompaniment to your pie.
You can also use a rich vanilla ice cream to make your dessert complete or try pumpkin flavored ice cream if you want to wow the crowd at your table. No matter what dessert you choose over the holiday, have a great Thanksgiving!
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