What is Pumpkin Pie?
Without Thanksgiving, there is no pumpkin pie, and without pumpkin pie, there is no Thanksgiving. Such is the nature of holiday food traditions. Pumpkin pie is a dessert associated with the autumn season and mainly served during the Thanksgiving holiday. Some pumpkin pies have the consistency of pudding, while others are cake-like. There are thousands of recipes and variations of pumpkin pie, but almost all will agree it is to be served with a Thanksgiving meal. Some people enjoy pumpkin pie so much, they will also serve it during Christmas.