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Whether you're a make-it-from-scratch purist, or a time-starved mom who wants something quick but delicious, there are plenty of options for your Thanksgiving pumpkin pie.
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- Baking a pie from scratch? Choose the right pumpkin. Look for small pumpkins grown especially for pies. Sugar, cheese or milk pumpkins are some of the best. Make sure yours has a solid orange color and is free from any dents, mold or other imperfections.
- Using pre-made ingredients such as canned pumpkin filling? You can still put your own twist on the pie by using spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg or by creating a whipped-cream topping flavored with vanilla.
- Getting your pie from a restaurant or bakery? Do a little research. Around this time of year, many local newspapers and websites publish lists of the best pumpkin pies in the area. By doing some legwork upfront, and by ordering early, you can save yourself valuable time.
