# Pie, please **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 24, 2017, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226 "2017-12-24T19:51:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2017, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/1 "2017-12-24T19:51:33Z")
Hurry, can I mix pumpkin pie filling with baked sweet potatoes in my pies? Seems like the seasonings are the same. Anybody know? ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2017, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/2 "2017-12-24T20:09:02Z")
Lots of “pumpkin” pies are actually sweet potato. If pumpkin works, and sweet potato works, I can’t imagine why a mix of the two wouldn’t. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2017, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/3 "2017-12-24T20:17:57Z")
Oh, good, I am gonna do it. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/4 "2017-12-24T22:14:10Z")
Just saw this, so my vote is late, but I’ll second that “it should work”. Please report back. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2017, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/5 "2017-12-24T22:17:38Z")
Not only should it work, it would probably sweeten up the pumpkin while lightening the texture of the filling. I’ll have to try it some time. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2017, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/6 "2017-12-24T22:31:24Z")
Well, they look really good. I am gonna try a sliver when they cool off. Whatever they are is what they are gonna be, cause I ain’t cooking no more stinkin’ food, I am done!!! ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2017, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/7 "2017-12-24T22:59:33Z")
NO! STOP! DON’T. . . aw, shit. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2017, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/8 "2017-12-24T23:59:05Z")
It is very good, If I say so myself. (I will hide this pie for myself, heh!). ---
**Author:** ![Arkcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/96bed5/32.png) [@Arkcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arkcon)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/9 "2017-12-25T20:43:26Z")
_Cooks Illustrated_ suggested mixing canned pumpkin with canned yams. They flavors and textures are very complimentary. You’re going to make a much better pie than either alone. I always take the advice of Cooks Illustrated, even 'tho I realize it doesn’t have to be gospel. Some people don’t care for some of their suggestions – that’s opinion, and its fine. Unless you’re also a food scientist, or rigorously test all permutations of the recipe, its easier to just follow their suggestions. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2017, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/10 "2017-12-25T20:51:15Z")
Well all the pie was eaten. Not a morsel left of 3 pies. Shhh! I have one hidden! Don’t tell any one. But it was good. ---
**Author:** ![Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cabin_fever_1/32/2908_2.png) [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2017, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/11 "2017-12-25T21:10:26Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > Well, they look really good. I am gonna try a sliver when they cool off. Whatever they are is what they are gonna be, cause I ain’t cooking no more stinkin’ food, I am done!!! According Board Rules (Section 3.12, paragraph 7) one cannot bake a pie without sharing with everybody logged in at the moment. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Banquet\_Bear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/banquet_bear/32/373_2.png) [@Banquet\_Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banquet_Bear)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2017, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/12 "2017-12-25T21:33:01Z")
…in New Zealand pies tend to be a savoury affair. 🙂 We call the sweet potato “kumara”. And when we make a pie with kumara, it would be something like this, with yummy savoury mince. 🙂 > **[Mince and cheese kumara-top pies - Nadia Lim](https://nadialim.com/mince-and-cheese-kumara-top-pies/)** > > Est. reading time: 2 minutes ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2017, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/13 "2017-12-25T21:40:36Z")
My Mother used to make mince pies. I will be cutting said pie about mid-night. Anyone who wants some, get here early. I will share. ---
**Author:** ![Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cabin_fever_1/32/2908_2.png) [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2017, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/14 "2017-12-26T00:53:33Z")
> [@Banquet\_Bear](#): > > …in New Zealand pies tend to be a savoury affair. 🙂 We call the sweet potato “kumara”. And when we make a pie with kumara, it would be something like this, with yummy savoury mince. 🙂 > > [Mince and cheese kumara-top pies - Nadia Lim](https://nadialim.com/recipe/mince-cheese-kuamara-top-pies/) Oh my, that looks scrumptious. I thank you for enlightening me with a new word and a new dish. “Kuamara” kind of rolls off the tongue. ---
**Author:** ![Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cabin_fever_1/32/2908_2.png) [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2017, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/15 "2017-12-26T00:56:10Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > My Mother used to make mince pies. > I will be cutting said pie about mid-night. Anyone who wants some, get here early. I will share. I tried to get there but this weather is too harsh. If you send me a slice my way all is forgiven. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2017, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/16 "2017-12-26T00:58:46Z")
I will think of you as I munch. If any is left I will send it on. ---
**Author:** ![Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cabin_fever_1/32/2908_2.png) [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2017, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/17 "2017-12-26T01:06:24Z")
> [@Cabin\_Fever](#): > > Oh my, that looks scrumptious. I thank you for enlightening me with a new word and a new dish. “Kuamara” kind of rolls off the tongue. ETA: misspelling, sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cabin_fever_1/32/2908_2.png) [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2017, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-please/805226/18 "2017-12-26T01:15:20Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > I will think of you as I munch. If any is left I will send it on. Wait, it is not midnight yet. I guess you could not wait. 🙂