The Dollar Tree Staples That Can Help You Save On Pumpkin Pie This Year
Per YouGov America, 35% of people who celebrate Thanksgiving regard pumpkin pie as their favorite. With a noticeable gap, pecan pie follows behind at 16%, while apple pie is the favorite of 11% of respondents. Although 26% of individuals purchase pre-made pies from the store, 37% make their pies from scratch, with another 32% creating homemade pies with the help of a few store-bought components. Because 69% of Americans attempt at least a partially homemade pie, they're tasked with gathering ingredients.
If you're someone who makes the crust from scratch, you'll want to be mindful of the type of fat you use (per Land O' Frost). Pies made with lard or shortening yield an exceptionally flaky crust, though butter lends more of a flavor to the dough. Whichever fat you choose, you'll want to chill it, mix it, and let it rest before rolling it out. When preparing the top of the pie, it's a good idea to create holes that permit steam to escape.
Before you do any of this, however, you'll have to hit the store. And if you're looking for a great deal, you might find that Dollar Tree could fulfill your pumpkin pie needs.
Grocery store prices have increased
If you're trying to save as much money as possible while collecting your pumpkin pie ingredients, Dollar Tree is a good place to look (per Yahoo). For just $1.25, you can pick up a can of So Natural 100% Pumpkin Puree, a brand that's recommended by nutritionist Gigi Carter. This ingredient is not only healthy but can also be used for pumpkin bars and muffins as well as pie. Seasonings are traditionally added to pie as well — according to food author Brian Theis, certain Dollar Tree spices are still only $1.25, while other grocery stores have increased spice prices between $2 and $4 more. This can make a big difference to your wallet when stocking up on ingredients considering pumpkin pie spice includes cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves, according to Food Network.
After your delicious pumpkin pie is made, you can serve it on corresponding pumpkin paper plates, which are also sold at Dollar Tree for the same price as the ingredients themselves, per Yahoo.