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Ina Garten 'Never Really Loved' Pumpkin Pie. Here's What She Makes Instead By Garrett Palm Nov. 8, 2025 12:09 pm EST

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If you aren't a big fan of classic pumpkin pie, you're not alone. The Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten, agrees with you. "I've never really loved pumpkin pie," she wrote on her Substack in October 2025. She didn't elaborate as to why she doesn't care for this festive staple, but she did mention that, instead of making a custardy pumpkin pie recipe for the holidays, she likes to make pumpkin cupcakes with a rich, creamy maple frosting.

This cupcake recipe, available on the Barefoot Contessa website, uses pumpkin purée and includes spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to bring in thos

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