If you could sum up the best flavors of Fall in one dish, for me it would smell exactly like a homemade pumpkin pie.  Not only does it smell decadent while its baking, thanks to the spicy mixture of ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and nutmeg, but the rich base of the deep orange-hued pumpkin puree says it all.

This was my first time actually making a homemade pumpkin pie with an actual pie pumpkin.  Easy to roast and then quickly puree in the food processor, the extra step added an extra layer of flavor to the pie that just can’t come from canned puree.  (Plus you get the added bonus of the pumpkin seeds which are a lovely snack when roasted!)  This specific pie recipe hails from the team at Martha Stewart Living; a straightforward recipe that results in a perfectly cooked, perfectly creamy pie filling on top of your favorite sweet pie dough.  I decided to add a little extra zing to the pie itself by making a whipped cream flavored with sweet Bourbon.  A complimentary Fall flavor that really rounds out the whole pumpkin pie experience! 

(To view this recipe, click on the following link: http://www.marthastewart.com/312705/pumpkin-pie)

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