Known for her ability to master every art, Martha Stewart is the person I turn to for home advice. Whether it be the recipe for a wintry dessert or tips on how to lay my Thanksgiving table, Martha will likely be able to help.
Providing some inspiration just in time for Thanksgiving, Martha recently shared a sneak peek of her holiday rituals in the lead up to the big day, where she baked not one, but eight (!) pumpkin pies. Each featuring a unique autumnal design and delicate crust, the works of art couldn't be a better gift idea for family and friends.
While Martha's pies are a classic Thanksgiving treat, I've been inspired to recreate her baking method for my Christmas table. Whether it's a comforting mince pie or a spiced apple pie, Martha's charming edible creations are the perfect way to elevate traditional desserts over the holidays.
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A holiday essential that even top chefs bring to the Thanksgiving table, no feast is complete without the all-important (and highly anticipated) pumpkin pie. Proving the importance of hospitality, Martha bakes not one but eight desserts to give to family and friends – all achieved with a good set of pie dishes and some rather charming crust cutters.
Featuring a delicate leaf design, these veined cutting tools are perfect for adding some charm to your festive pie. Available in small to large, transforming your dessert into a work of art is more than possible.
Perfect for Christmas, these holly leaf cookie cutters work well not only for biscuits, but pastry, and would look best on the top of a mince or apple pie. A simple yet festive flourish, it's surprising how much impact a little decoration can create.
The ultimate autumnal baking essentials, these crust cutters are perfect for creating an intricate design at the center of your pie, just like Martha's. Available in four unique shapes, you'll bring them out every year.
A detailed choice, this elegant Pyrex pie dish will last for years and give your pie crust a delicate, scalloped detailing that's unbeatable.
A vintage staple, these white pie dishes will not only look the part on your kitchen shelves, but they're perfect for larger desserts designed to feed multiple mouths over the holiday.
A classic choice much like Martha's, if you're looking to create a traditional pie, this pan is the one for you. Sturdy and practical, it couldn't be easier to slip your creation out of this glass dish.
Each one of Martha's pies is unique in design. Some are simpler, made using a rounded pie dish and garnished with a small leaf design at their center, while others are impressively ornate.
While you might not have time to create eight desserts, Martha's simple yet effective decorations instantly elevate the pies and create a wintry, seasonal feel that's perfect for the holidays.
If you're looking to recreate the look at home over the holidays, it's worth knowing you can swap out the fall motifs for more wintry alternatives. For example, a holly leaf paired with winter berries would work just as well beyond Thanksgiving hosting and into the Christmas dining season. Equally, a more snowflake cutter and other holiday-inspired symbols (such as the charming 'Twas Pie Punches from Williams Sonoma) will give your dessert of choice a seasonal flourish.
For the ultimate festive pie, opt for a nostalgic dish like the Spode Christmas Tree Pie Dish from Macy's to impress guests and bring the comforts of Christmas to your table.
Martha's eight pumpkin pies are equally charming and impressive. They prove the power of added thoughtful touches, particularly when you're gifting desserts to friends or family. The best part is her method can be applied to Christmas recipes too, perfect for elevating your dessert of choice over the holidays.
