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Annette Laing's avatar

Brit in the US here. For the best in American pie making, I gently suggest checking out Kate McDermott's books and her Substack. She also gives measurements by weight. I would love to see you two connect!

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Benjamina Ebuehi's avatar

Ooh thanks! I could definitely do with learning more about American pies!

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Annette Laing's avatar

She's a James Beard Award nominee, and American pie expert (also v. nice!) Tell her I sent you (not that you really need me to introduce you!)

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Sian Meades-Williams's avatar

Sage caramel?! Be still my beating heart.

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Lorraine Lipson's avatar

This sounds delish! Quick question: by ‘stem ginger’ do you mean ginger root or the crystallized jar ginger? The latter not readily available in the States.

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Benjamina Ebuehi's avatar

I'm referring to the ginger root that typically comes in syrup in a jar!

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Molly McIntyre's avatar

This looks amazing! Might make this for my son’s fourth birthday. Do you think I could sub flour for the almonds, in case there’s nut allergies?

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Paolo Peralta's avatar

Such beauty ❤️

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Holly Stoddart's avatar

would these be able to be made into cupcakes :)

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Felicity Vincent's avatar

Sage caramel?! What a great idea!!

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e.f. broyles's avatar

I made this cake for my annual autumn Over The Garden Wall watch party, and it turned out perfectly! Possibly one of my favorite cakes! Thanks Benjamina :)

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Rizka's avatar

hi! would it be possible to make pumpkin puree yourself, if yes, how? unfortunately we don’t have it canned in my country..

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Benjamina Ebuehi's avatar

Absolutely. I'd roast the pumpkin first until tender. Then scoop out the flesh and blend until smooth. Some people boil the pumpkin instead of roasting but I find this often adds too much extra water. And roasting gives more flavour!

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Magpie & Maple's avatar

sage caramel sounds amazing - I would never have thought of it as a combination, but sage is beautiful with pumpkin in savoury dishes so it makes total sense. I will have to try it!

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