Saturday, November 18, 2023

Pies Galore + More Thanksgiving Inspiration

Tested & Perfected for You --- Recipes you are sure to love from Once Upon a Chef. We hand-select each recipe in this week's newsletter!
 
 
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Perfect Pumpkin Pie

For such a seemingly simple dessert, pumpkin pie can be tricky to get right. Over the years, I've encountered every pitfall: fillings that won't set, unsightly cracks, and soggy crusts. Whoever coined the term "easy as pie" had obviously never baked a pumpkin pie! This recipe promises success with a buttery, flaky crust and a delicately spiced, creamy pumpkin filling that stays perfect—no cracks!—as it cools.

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Brown Butter and Bourbon Pecan Pie

Get ready to fall in love with this pecan pie recipe—a personal favorite of mine for the holidays! Made with dark brown sugar, brown butter, and a splash of bourbon, it offers a rich praline flavor that's less cloyingly sweet than the usual pecan pies.

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Lemon Chess Pie
sliced lemon chess pie in pie pan

This beloved Southern classic is famous for its rich custard filling. The story behind the name holds a little mystery. Some say "chess" refers to an old English word for cheese (a nod to its creamy texture), while others believe it's a playful twist on "just pie" pronounced with a Southern drawl. This lemon version boasts a tart-sweet flavor reminiscent of lemon bars.

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Perfect Apple Pie
apple pie

With a crisp, flaky double crust and cider-flavored apple filling, this is my idea of the perfect apple pie. My step-by-step guide makes it easy to recreate this cozy dessert in your own kitchen.

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Southern-Style Sweet Potato Pie

This sweet potato pie recipe comes from Mable Smith, a wonderful lady who has been a dear friend of my family for over 35 years. Originally from South Carolina, Mable is known for her Southern-style pies, which she bakes by the dozen to give away over the holidays.

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21 Thanksgiving Desserts Worth Saving Room For

While Thanksgiving dinner is definitely about the turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, no feast is complete without an impressive dessert spread. So even if you've overindulged a bit during dinner, make sure to save room for one of these decadent desserts. From pumpkin cheesecake to apple cobbler, there is something for everyone on this list!

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WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. By far the best pumpkin muffins I've ever made." —LAURA
Pumpkin Muffins
 
     
 
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