Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2011

I just tried my first (I made them in tart form) and it could use a little bit more sugar. I added 2 tsp more cinnamon and only used 1/2 the cloves and glad I read the review about the cloves being overpowering!

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Fudge Fanatic

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2010

I have been making this pie for over a year now! It was kind of a spoof idea last year to try something new. I'd never made pie before so it seemed like a good starter recipe. I probably made two every week till couldn't find pumpkin anymore!! I LOVE it. Everyone at work loves it, my mom's beau wants it all the time, and I'm going to make a whole bunch to give to co-workers for Thanksgiving this year. A tip- use a DEEP DISH pie crust. If you use a regular pie crust, you WILL have left over filling! I double it up and it fills 3 frozen regular pie crusts or 2 deep dish. It is actually easier to make 2 at a time since pumpkin puree comes in 30oz cans. I don't know where you guys are getting that there is too much salt... Are you not stirring the spices in a separate bowl first? Some day I will try this in a stoneware pie dish! :)

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Kristen

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Danville, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2009

This was a big hit with my spice-loving family at our Christmas dinner. My modifications were to make it with butternut squash and to add 1+ Tbsp. of fresh lemon juice, with gives pumpkin/squash pies a brightness. Love this recipe and will definitely make it again and again.

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zannaree

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2009

It was ok, probably human error but mine seemed a little grainy to me. And though I didn't mind the spices, I prefer regular ole pumpkin pie. And I put some of the leaves on top, but I definitely needed more. It looked kinda silly, so in this case, more is more! Good recipe though!

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chrisiannu

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: New York, New York, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2009

Followed recipe to the letter. I loved it. Husband thought it a bit too spicy. But I will do it again!

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EATIN2RUN

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Sacramento, California, USA

Living In: Fairfield, California, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2009

Yes! I agree with many others that this pie reminds them of what mom/grandma used to make. I thought Mama made the absolute best lemon pies - ones that taste like lemon with some sugar rather than sugar with some lemon. The balance is perfect. Thank you.

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vickibiscay

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2009

WOW!! my family ate the whole pie in under 20mins! i didn't get but a taste! Yes, it's strong on spice, but the label said so.. and my family prefers it that way! It took 1hour 15minutes to be completely cooked which is a bit more than originally stated, but that could also be the type of oven. 100% incredible recipe! Thank you sooo much for sharing this

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mtt

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

The way you make the design is you just use a second pie crust and use the dough.. Just roll it out and use cookie cutters to cut out your designs.. place them on top and wala!!! :-)

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amarcum23

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2009

Fantastic!! Just reduce the cloves by half. Thanks for a great recipe!!!!

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jane

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Fort Branch, Indiana, USA

Living In: Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2009

Way too much cloves and I only used 1/2 of what was recommended. Our lips were numb and the heartburn was intense. However, if you like cloves, you'll love the pie. It did also have the perfect consistancy, just way too much spice for my husband and I.

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