Cheri wrote:
>
> "Gary" > wrote in message ...
>
> > Many years ago, I switched to sweet potato pies. Tastes the same as
> > pumpkin without all the hassle. I can make them from scratch (using
> > pumpkin from scratch is a real PITA). I usually make a couple for
> > Thanksgiving or Christmas.
>
> It doesn't taste at all the same to me, different texture, but some people
> do like them more than pumpkin. I don't really know what you mean by hassle
> with pumpkin pie unless you are using fresh pumpkin?

Yes. The "hassle" was referring to fresh pumpkin. What a PITA to
process it to the pureed finish. With sweet potatoes, just microwave
or boil to done, then remove the "jacket" and mash or puree.

I don't understand your comment that the texture is different when
both are pureed.

As far as taste, one factor that might make the difference is that I
double the spices for either pies. I like my pumpkin/sp pies to have a
nice "bite" to them.