The Best Pumpkin Pie In Charlotte

Thanksgiving means pumpkin pie. Rarely is a Thanksgiving meal served without pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream and a little dab of spice. I’m not gonna lie: I love pumpkin pie, and I always have. I even love the pumpkin pie at McDonald’s. That’s how much I love it. As we get closer to the Thanksgiving holiday, which falls on November 28 of this year, we decided to do a search and find out where the best pumpkin pie can be found right here in the Charlotte area. Pumpkin Pie By Definition Pumpkin pie is a dessert pie with a spiced, pumpkin-based custard filling. The pumpkin and pumpkin pie are both a symbol of harvest time, and pumpkin pie is generally eaten during the fall and early winter. In the United States and Canada, it is usually prepared for Thanksgiving. The Pie Filling Pumpkin pie's filling ranges in color from orange to brown and is baked in a single pie shell, usually without a top crust. The pie is generally flavored with pumpkin pie spice, a blend that includes cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves or allspice. The pie is usually prepared with canned pumpkins, but fresh-cooked pumpkins can be used. The History of Pumpkin Pie The pumpkin is native to North America. The pumpkin was an early export to France; from there, it was introduced to Tudor England, and the flesh of the "pompion" was quickly accepted as pie filling. During the seventeenth century, pumpkin pie recipes could be found in English cookbooks. Pumpkin "pies" made by early American colonists were more likely to be a savory soup made and served in a pumpkin than a sweet custard in a crust. Finding Great Pumpkin Pie in Charlotte Mommom's Bakery Mommom's Bakery was founded in December 2020 by Linda Goodliffe and her Mom, Susan Goodliffe. Linda is a veteran of the US Navy, among other things, and Susan worked as a nurse for many years. Susan did the Martha Stewart dinner party thing in New Jersey for her husband's business and nonprofit work (Linda and her sister's dad) and for large family gatherings for years before Martha Stewart published her first cookbook. One review said, "We ordered the pumpkin pie and apple pie, and both were delicious! Not overly sugared like many we've tried; just right. The crispy crust was great." Sunflour Baking Company Sunflour Baking Company is the Charlotte bakery & cafe. They have five locations to get a taste of their fresh brewed coffee or small batch, homemade pastries, and breads. Since 2009, Sunflour Baking Company has been a local favorite in the Noda neighborhood as well as for customers all around Charlotte and beyond. One review said, "Fantastic baked items with a big selection of muffins, pastries, cookies, cakes, and specialty items." Suarez Bakery A dessert-focused bakery in Charlotte's Park Road Shopping Center. They have pumpkin pie right now. They deal in cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, pastries, breads, and other desserts since ‘92.