I’m just going to come right out and say it. I hate making pie- specifically pie crust. I have had issues with just about every step of making pie crust at one time or another (with the majority issues involving rolling it out). Give me a tart any day! I thrive on recipes that are flexible and forgiving and tart crusts have always been good to me!
This time, the pie gods were looking out for me! Everything, and I mean everything was working according to plan! I use the Cuisinart recipe for pie pastry and for a change- it just worked! Even rolling it out, I had plenty of overhang to trim and then fold back and for the first time ever, I had a real looking pie crust! (There were many pictures taken to commemorate the occasion).
The caramel pumpkin filling came out beautifully although I was surprised at how noticeable the dark rum flavor was. The pie was delicious (even without whipped cream). If we hosted Thanksgiving I would absolutely make this 
Thanks to Janell of Mortensen Family Memoirs for this delicious (and successful!) selection!
Comments on: "TWD: Caramel Pumpkin Pie" (6)
OMG! I love your “pi” plate. Where did you find that? I have an aunt who is a mathematics professor (and avid baker/cook) who would LOVE it!!
Delicious! I, too, have a hate/hate relationship with pie crust. It’s like it knows I’m scared of it…
I made Dories pie crust recipe for the first time. It was so tasty, I really want to perfect pie crust! Good filling too.
that’s one awesome pi plate!
I’m glad you had a successful pie crust and that you liked this pie. I always have issues with crusts. Anyway, thanks for baking along with me this week!
Love pie but not making the crust!
Glad this turned out so well and that there were many photos taken to commemorate! That is something to celebrate!