It’s not just all appetizers and dinners for Martha Stewart, she also makes a killer Pumpkin Pie that actually does not use pumpkin spice at all. We’ve taken the advice of Martha to skip the pumpkin pie spice and use something a little different to make our own Martha Stewart-Inspired Five Spice Pumpkin Pie. The addition of Chinese five spice in our pumpkin pie tingles on your tongue with a kick of fall spices. Our pie also uses a phyllo crust that’s going to add an extra crunch to the smooth and creamy pumpkin filling.
What is Chinese Five Spice?
Chinese Five Spice comes from China and is a perfect mix of spice, warmth, and even a little bit of sweetness. The spice mix was made in China because they were looking to balance all elements of life, representing the five elements by the five flavor profiles of sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, and salty. So what actually makes up Chinese Five Spice? Usually it contains star anise, fennel seeds, szechuan peppercorns, cloves, and cinnamon. This is why it works so well in our Martha Stewart-Inspired Five Spice Pumpkin Pie. It has many of the same ingredients as pumpkin spice, just with a little more fire.
Cook Up the Rest of Selina’s Martha Stewart-Inspired Recipes
Apple Crostata with Cheddar Cheese Crust
Recipe by Selina Progar
Photography by Dave Bryce
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