How To Make An Entirely Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner

Pardon the turkey this holiday season

Recently, at a food event, a meat-eating chef told me that she often likes to "trick" carnivores into eating entirely vegan meals by not revealing to them what they're having in advance. Not to get them to stop eating meat or dairy, but to educate them on how delicious and filling meals made from seasonal produce can be. As someone who loves rich food but suffers from a sensitive stomach that can't handle anything too rich, holiday meals like Thanksgiving are literally a blessing and a curse. So after I heard about these indulgent vegan meals, it got me wondering, Can one create an entirely plant-based Thanksgiving meal that a non-vegan family could enjoy? I went back to the source.

"Whenever I throw a dinner party, whether a dinner with a few friends or a big holiday party, I like to make sure I am accommodating everyone’s dietary needs. I try to make dishes that are vegetarian or vegan-friendly that I know my fellow meat-eaters will also still enjoy," Nini Nguyen, culinary director of Cook Space who I tapped for ideas to create the perfect vegan Thanksgiving menu, tells me. "The word 'vegan' is incorrectly associated with dissatisfying, but there are many ways to make vegetables hearty and delicious!"

One-third of the culinary school and event space that opened a few months ago in Brooklyn, New York, Nguyen (an alum of the prestigious Eleven Madison Park), along with founder Michelle Mannix and creative director Lara Southern, founded Cook Space to create an approachable environment where it is less about "school" and exact measurements, and more about building culinary confidence and encourage experimentation in the kitchen. 

Cook Space classes, ranging from "Everybody Loves Ramen" to "Ayurvedic Cooking," are entirely hands-on, with minimal instructor supervision and plenty of room for errors. I may have slightly burned a wing (from a chicken I personally butchered!) in an "Everything Apples" class, but, as Nguyen made me see, it was actually great, because now I had a piece to later try for seasoning (it was delicious); another couple overcooked their stuffed apples, which then proceeded to fall apart, prompting Nguyen and Mannix to show us how to fix them up should a "disaster" like that happen at home before a dinner party.

For a Thanksgiving dinner, Nguyen says it's easy to replace the whole turkey-mashed potatoes-pumpkin pie trope with vegan alternatives. "Overall, this meal is completely satisfying—and that's coming from a meat eater!—but not overbearing or heavy as some traditional Thanksgiving menus can be," she says. Read on to see what she dreamed up for us and recreate the mouthwatering dishes with the recipes, below.

Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing

"I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."

Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):

  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):18 to 24 oz. vegan cornbread, cut into cubes
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):olive oil
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):2 large onion, sliced
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):2 stalks of celery, diced
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):salt and pepper to taste
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):3 medium apples, chopped
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):3 sprigs thyme
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):1 teaspoon sage

Directions

  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):
  • DirectionsLay cubes of cornbread on a sheet tray and toast them in a 350-degree oven until dry and golden brown.
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):
  • DirectionsIn a skillet, heat olive oil and caramelize onions on medium-high heat. (You don’t want onions to get too soft, just brown.)
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):
  • DirectionsOnce onions are brown on the edges, add celery and garlic, and saute for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):
  • DirectionsAdd apples, thyme, sage, and take off of heat. 
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):
  • DirectionsAdd cornbread pieces into the onion mixture and then mix in broth. Add more broth if the mixture looks dry.

Ingredients (for stuffed pumpkin):

  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for stuffed pumpkin):Kabocha squash, cut on top and cleaned hollow
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for stuffed pumpkin):Olive oil
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for stuffed pumpkin):salt and pepper to taste
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for stuffed pumpkin):Caramelized onion and apple stuffing (recipe above)

Directions

  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for stuffed pumpkin):
  • DirectionsTake the kabocha squash and season the inside of the pumpkin with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for stuffed pumpkin):
  • DirectionsFill with the stuffing and wrap the entire pumpkin in foil. 
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for stuffed pumpkin):
  • DirectionsBake at 350 for about 35 minutes, then take off foil and drizzle olive oil on top of the stuffing. 
  • Stuffed pumpkin with a caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing
  • "I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin because if I were to replace a Turkey, the cornerstone of a Thanksgiving meal, I would need a new food 'centerpiece.' Filling the pumpkin with a caramelized onion apple cornbread stuffing is a way to make a savory Thanksgiving dish that is also aesthetically beautiful."
  • Ingredients (for caramelized onion and apple cornbread stuffing):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for stuffed pumpkin):
  • DirectionsBake for another 10 to 15 minutes, uncovered, until the top of the stuffing is golden.

Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews

"The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"

*Ingredients:

  • Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews
  • "The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"
  • *Ingredients:Broccoli, cut into florets
  • Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews
  • "The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"
  • *Ingredients:olive oil
  • Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews
  • "The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"
  • *Ingredients:salt and pepper
  • Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews
  • "The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"
  • *Ingredients:candied cashews
  • Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews
  • "The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"
  • *Ingredients:pickled red onions
  • Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews
  • "The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"
  • *Ingredients:chili flake
  • Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews
  • "The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"
  • *Ingredients:lemon, zest and juice
  • Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews
  • "The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"
  • *Ingredients:honey
  • Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews
  • "The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"
  • *Ingredients:balsamic

Directions

  • Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews
  • "The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"
  • *Ingredients:
  • DirectionsRoast broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper at 450 degrees until ends are charred.
  • Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews
  • "The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"
  • *Ingredients:
  • DirectionsAdd cashews, pickled onion, red chili flakes, and lemon zest.
  • Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews
  • "The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"
  • *Ingredients:
  • DirectionsDrizzle honey, balsamic, salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. 
  • Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews
  • "The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"
  • *Ingredients:
  • DirectionsMix and taste for seasoning. 
  • Charred broccoli salad with pickled red onion and candied cashews
  • "The charred broccoli salad is a great side dish that has been a crowd favorite at a few of my Cook Space classes. Charring the broccoli on high heat gives great flavor and amazing texture. The pickled onions, chili flakes, and candied cashews really help balance the flavors. Bonus: This dish is an easy way to get people to eat a whole head of broccoli in one sitting!"
  • *Ingredients:
  • DirectionsAdjust seasonings if needed and serve.

* Quantities are to be seasoned to taste dependent on party size, quantity needed.

Pear cardamom pie

"Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."

Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):

  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):½ teaspoon salt
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):1 cup (2 sticks) vegan butter or vegetable shortening
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):¼ cup ice cold water

Directions

  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • DirectionsIn a bowl, mix flour, salt, and chopped butter/ shortening in a bowl.
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • DirectionsRub butter/shortening into flour with hands until butter/ shortening is about pea-sized.
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • DirectionsPour ice cold water into the flour and mix gently. 
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • DirectionsMix dough until a ball forms. 
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • DirectionsPlace dough into plastic wrap and let chill for at least 30 minutes.

Ingredients (for cardamom pear filling):

  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for cardamom pear filling):5 ripe pears of your choice (Asian pears are not desirable in this application)
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for cardamom pear filling):1 lemon, juiced
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for cardamom pear filling):1 cup sugar (depending how sweet/ripe the pears are)
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for cardamom pear filling):heavy pinch of salt
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for cardamom pear filling):1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for cardamom pear filling):½ - ¾ cardamom
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for cardamom pear filling):4 tablespoons flour

Directions

  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for cardamom pear filling):
  • DirectionsCut pears into ¼-inch slices.
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for cardamom pear filling):
  • DirectionsSqueeze lemon juice onto the pears to prevent from browning and to add a nice acid to the filling. 
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for cardamom pear filling):
  • DirectionsSeason pears with sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom. Taste and adjust seasoning to the ripeness of pears.(Should be sweet and taste the cardamom.) 
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for cardamom pear filling):
  • DirectionsAdd flour and mix well.

Directions (for assembly)

  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
  • Directions
  • Ingredients (for cardamom pear filling):
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  • Directions (for assembly)Roll out dough and line a pie tin with it.
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
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  • Directions (for assembly)Combine leftover dough and roll once more. Set aside. 
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
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  • Ingredients (for cardamom pear filling):
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  • Directions (for assembly)Fill the lined pie tin with pear filling and place second pie dough on top. 
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
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  • Directions (for assembly)Cut slits to create a venting pocket.
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
  • Ingredients (for vegan pie crust):
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  • Directions (for assembly)Wash with egg wash (egg and cream beaten). 
  • Pear cardamom pie
  • "Pears are seasonally perfect right now, and I wanted something a little different than the traditional pie served on Thanksgiving. This pie crust is flakey and the filling has a nice cardamom pop with a soft gooey pear texture. It would go great with vanilla ice cream or a pistachio vegan ice cream alternative."
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  • Directions (for assembly)Bake at 375 for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.