Pumpkin Pie

dessert · harvest · thanksgiving · fall

Spiced custard filling. Pumpkin pie has a smooth, creamy filling made from pumpkin puree mixed with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, all held together with eggs and milk to make it custard-like.

Fall season treat. Pumpkin pie is mostly eaten during fall and early winter when pumpkins are freshly harvested and at their best, from mid-October through November.

Harvest symbol. Both pumpkins and pumpkin pie represent harvest time and the fall season, making them special symbols of autumn's arrival.

Holiday tradition. In the United States and Canada, pumpkin pie is a classic dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other celebrations during pumpkin season.

Perfect timing. Pumpkins are harvested in October, which is exactly when Thanksgiving happens, so fresh pumpkins arrive just in time for the holiday.