Fall’s Finest Flavor
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Advice from baking experts on the very best pumpkin recipes
hen the heat of summer fi nally fades, we look
forward to the crisp feeling of cool fall eve-
nings. Th e chill in the air means baking season
is beginning in earnest. Lower temperatures are as good a
reason as any to start our ovens and fi ll our kitchens with
the scent of melted butter, sugar, and spices. But there’s an
even more compelling reason why bakers await autumn
so eagerly: pumpkin.
Of all the ingredients that fi ll the farmers market in late
September and onwards, pumpkin is one of the iconic
harbingers of the season. Earthy and fl avorful, pumpkin
can shine equally in sweet and savory recipes. It’s robust
enough to partner with a slew of fragrant spices, like the
now-classic “pumpkin spice blend” of nutmeg, cinnamon,
ginger, and cloves.
Over at King Arthur Flour, our test kitchens are busier
than ever in the fall. Every surface is dusted with fl our,
cutting boards are covered in scraps of pie dough, and
tins of sugar stand at the ready. As the holidays approach,
our phones ring off the hook: customers call and message
us nonstop with their baking queries and dilemmas.
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FALL 2019
We love answering every question, whether it’s about
making a fl akier pie crust or troubleshooting a molasses
cookie recipe. Guiding bakers in the kitchen by off ering
tips and gently providing expertise to bolster their
confi dence is one of our greatest joys—and our mission.
But our favorite question of all? Recipe inspiration!
Everyone wants to make the perfect pumpkin recipe for
fall, and we’re happy to weigh in. Our classic pumpkin
pie—spicy and rich with a lusciously smooth fi lling—is
a perennial favorite in our kitchens. Harvest pumpkin
scones come together in a snap, and freeze beautifully so
you can pull them out and bake them at a moment’s notice
for warm breakfasts on cold days. For an easy and quick
breakfast, our pumpkin pancakes are on heavy rotation; we
add pumpkin to a basic batter for a seasonal twist that adds
both fl avor and a beautiful golden color.
With so many options, it’s impossible to go wrong. Pick any
pumpkin recipe and get ready to savor a taste of the season,
from scratch.