Fall Has It's Own Special Treats
By L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
Toronto, Ontario
September 15, 2017 9:22am CST
There is another exciting thing about Autumn- it has its own special treats and foods that seem to come out now and stay popular till Winter. Aside from the in-season foods like fresh, local corn on the cob, apples, pumpkins and squashes as well as peaches, we get to have all those lovely foods made from this bounty.
Many people start baking with apples and peaches but my fave is pumpkin pies, soups, etc. Besides being so good for you, pumpkin tastes great. Real bakers will start with the pie pumpkin and use the inside flesh to create delicious pies! My mom used to do this but alas! she never taught me. I do make the odd pumpkin pie but use the canned variety which still tastes great if you have a tasty recipe.
Although the apple pie is delicious and more people prefer it- I'm a pumpkin pie lady for life! Try it with a little vanilla ice cream or a dab of whipped cream and you will most certainly agree! What's your favourite pie? 
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15 responses
@LadyDuck (459684)
• Switzerland
15 Sep 17
@andriaperry Look at this recipe, it's very similar to the one I prepare.
Here's a recipe for making pumpkin jam. It is very easy to make, you just need to pay some attention. Plus, there is also a bonus!
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 Sep 17
I would love to know how to make pumpkin jam!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Sep 17
Oh would love them both and will use that link - thanks so much Anna!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Sep 17
Ha--me too- gotta get going on it- I can taste it now! MMM!
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
16 Sep 17
@MarymargII same here.Will make this for our dinner guest at the end of the month
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
19 Sep 17
@amadeo What a treat! And don't forget that bit of whipped cream on top! lol!
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
21 Sep 17
Oh Lemon Meringue? Love it! My mother used to make a really good one from scratch- think I'll make one of those too--ha! And blueberry pie is also a favourite- even more than apple!
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
21 Sep 17
I'm definitely an apple person.... I love rhubarb too at this time of year...
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Sep 17
In Canada rhubarb is kind of a Spring thing-----I think! 
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Sep 17
@sueznewz2 Now you got be wondering- I'll have to check however, I do love strawberry and rhubarb pie!
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@Marilynda1225 (80023)
• United States
15 Sep 17
I do like pumpkin pie but use the canned stuff too when I make mine. I remember my mom using the flesh from a real pumpkin when we were kids but that's just too much work for me. I love almost any type of pie.
I also like to make pumpkin muffins along with homemade apple sauce if we have an abundance of apples.
Butternut squash soup is my favorite soup for the Fall weather
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
23 Sep 17
I heard you can't post recipes here for some reason- but if you could- I would ask for your squash soup recipe as I love Butternur squash and never made a soup yet from it. 
@just4him (307688)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Sep 17
@MarymargII Let me know what you think of it when you make it.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Sep 17
Really? Tell me how you do that? Is it a cheesecake style?
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
20 Sep 17
@just4him Wow sounds delish- I will look for it!
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Sep 17
I LOVE pumpkin pie! In fact, I love everything about the Fall. =) My favorite season.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
15 Sep 17
Oh that pie looks sooo good my friend.
Autumn foods are the best!!
I too love the pumpkin pie, though cherry is my favorite not really an autumn pie.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
23 Sep 17
I must confess I pretty much love all pies--lol! But pumpkin is a favourite!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
23 Sep 17
@TiarasOceanView Dessert is always tasty anyway
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
26 Sep 17
I love apple pie and I like pumpkin pie. I bake apple pies but usually buy pumpkin pies, not sure why but it is just the way I do it lol
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
27 Sep 17
I am now gearing up to make a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving- I will hopefully trying a new recipe from a Pinterest Board that sounds delish! Love apple pies too- but pumpkin is my fave!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
27 Sep 17
You should give it one more time from a trusted pie source or one your family members like.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Sep 17
Fall is my favorite season of the year, and it's because of pumpkin pie! I crave pumpkin pie all year long. And yes, I know you can buy pumpkin pies all year long or even canned pumpkin, but it's not the same when it's not the proper season!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
19 Sep 17
You are so right in this- it just tastes and feels better in the Autumn. And don't forget that dollup of real whipped/vanilla ice- cream!
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Sep 17
@MarymargII Unfortunately, I am lactose intolerant, so I have to skip the whipped cream/ice cream on my pumpkin pie
(Although I will admit I do cheat every now and then and sneak a few bites)
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
20 Sep 17
@moffittjc Sure you can the odd time- I'm wheat intolerant but can also have the odd bite- very odd though! ha!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
27 Sep 17
@DianneN I know- I'm dreaming Apple and Pumpkin Pies right now--ha!
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Sep 17
Yes pecan pie is delicious too- it's my son's favourite- I am going to make pecan butter tarts--which are close
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
20 Sep 17
OOh me too- it's my son's favourite.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 Sep 17
Mine is key lime/ pecan/ lemon / pumpkin, sweet potato.... okay I love all pie! 
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@rebelann (111312)
• El Paso, Texas
15 Sep 17
Yes, tis the season for pies. I'm not real big on sweets but I do love a pumpkin pie if there isn't too much sugar used. I too miss mom's pies, she never used too much sugar so I could always taste the apple, pumpkin, plum(the little blue ones) and berries. She had such a talent for such things but like you she didn't teach me, she had no patience for me and when I was 11 I was much more interested in playing outside than staying indoors to learn how to bake.
