"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> 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.

It's heavier and denser IMO. Also, everytime we substituted it for pumpkin
in the cafeteria, the kids knew as well and didn't care for it as much as
the pumpkin bars, so it's not just me. I'm glad you like it and enjoy it
though.

Cheri