It's not Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie and this pie with its crunchy topping will be a memorable one. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Simply put — it isn’t Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t vary from the side-of-the-can recipe. This version is inspired by bee sting cake from Germany (called bienenstich), which has a crunchy honey and almond topping. Pumpkin bee sting pie starts with a honey-sweetened filling. It’s baked until the filling is set, then topped with a honey-almond-coconut mixture, then popped back into the oven and baked until the topping is crispy and golden. The result is a crunchy, creamy, spiced dessert worthy of a second slice.
Pumpkin bee sting pie
Start to finish: 1 hour 30 minutes (15 minutes active)
Servings: 8
15-ounce can pumpkin puree