Fall infuses an intense amount of pumpkin-treated recipes to keep the Thanksgiving and Halloween spirit alive, and this pumpkin-meringue pie is no exception. Taking a traditional summer-themed dessert like lemon-meringue pie and infusing fall spice results in this deep-dish pumpkin-meringue pie as the only option for a great dessert after a large family dinner.
For this recipe the pumpkin pie and crust are both homemade. The deep-dish crust is a phenomenal addition to the overall appeal of the pie. As for the meringue topping, make sure to add some nutty flavor to the topping with almond extract. This amalgamation between the nutty topping and the pumpkin bottom allows one's taste buds to explode in happiness.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Fall-infused Desserts
- The trend of infusing fall flavors into traditionally summer-themed desserts creates opportunities for innovative recipes and seasonal menu offerings.
- Homemade Crusts
- The trend of making homemade crusts, combined with unique flavor infusions and variations, offers opportunities for bakeries and food businesses to differentiate themselves and attract customers.
- Nutty Toppings
- The trend of adding nutty toppings, such as almond extract, to meringues and other desserts presents opportunities for creating bold, unique flavor combinations that appeal to adventurous palates.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Bakeries
- Bakeries can take advantage of the fall-infused desserts trend by offering their own unique variations of traditional summer desserts and differentiating themselves through homemade crusts and unique flavor combinations.
- Restaurants
- Restaurants can capitalize on the homemade crust and nutty topping trends by offering unique, seasonal desserts and attracting customers who value interesting and flavorful menu offerings.
- Food Retailers
- Food retailers can create product lines that cater to the fall-infused desserts trend, offering unique and novel dessert options that appeal to consumers looking for seasonal treats to enjoy at home.
