# Eclectic Gourd Pastries Joy The Baker's 'Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts' Intermingle Flavors By Jordy E | Published 2012-08-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-pop-tarts References: [joythebaker](http://joythebaker.com/2010/10/pumpkin-pie-pop-tarts-with-maple-glaze) Joy The Baker's 'Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts With Maple Glaze' intermingle the best of sweet and [savory flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkinshaped-fall-bites). While a pastry such as this one often necessitates pungent berries or chocolate additives, this chef has chosen to offer the best of fall's delicacies. A combination of butter and flour provided the base for the Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts. Pureed pumpkin, ginger, cinnamon and salt were subsequently added. The rectangle and square-shaped treats were topped off in the final step with a sticky maple syrup concoction, the perfect pairing for the [autumn-themed dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-fall-menu). Aside from being the ultimate September through November dish, this Joy The Baker recipe has also managed to merge antithetical ingredients with the rich crust, sugary drizzle and hearty filling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Savory-sweet Fusion:** Creating unique flavor combinations by blending savory and sweet elements in pastries and desserts. - **Autumn-themed Delicacies:** Offering seasonal treats that incorporate the flavors and ingredients of fall. - **Merging Antithetical Ingredients:** Experimenting with unexpected combinations of ingredients to create innovative and delicious dishes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Opportunity for bakeries to develop and offer pastries that combine savory and sweet flavors, catering to adventurous taste preferences. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for the food and beverage industry to introduce seasonal desserts that highlight the flavors of autumn and appeal to consumers' desire for unique and flavorful options. - **Recipe Development:** Opportunity for recipe developers to create innovative dishes by merging contrasting ingredients, offering customers new and exciting taste experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breakfast Pastry Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-city-cookies-and-kellanova.md) - [Festive Fall Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pumpkin-hand-pies.md) - [Donut-Flavored Toaster Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-tarts-donuts.md) - [Hybrid Cereal Breakfast Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-jacks-poptarts.md) - [Decadent Autumnal Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallinspired-menu.md) - [Building-Friendly Holiday Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-gingerbread-toaster-pastry.md) - [Toaster Pastry-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-poptart.md) - [Pumpkin Cheesecake-Filled Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cheesecake-croissants.md) - [Fall-Flavored Toaster Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghetto-gastro-brown-sugar.md)