RECIPE: Martha Stewart Named This Maple-Bourbon Dessert the Greatest Pie

I have been dwelling within the US for 15 years, and there is one factor I actually sit up for throughout the holidays: pies.

I am at all times wanting ahead to having my favorites (apple pie is on the prime of the checklist) and attempting new ones introduced by family and friends.

Now I’ve a brand new one so as to add to that checklist: the salted maple bourbon pie that Martha Stewart selected because the 2025 winner for the Stissing Home x Substack Pie Fest.

The directions are intimidating, however it sounds scrumptious

Nikki Freihofer describes her now-famous pie as “a pancake breakfast that grew up.”

As somebody who barely is aware of methods to bake, I discover the directions a bit extra intimidating than making pancakes.

The substances embrace a strong dose of high-quality bourbon, comparable to Bulleit, to impart a particular boozy taste. (When she introduced the winner, Stewart joked that she might’ve used extra booze, however it appears like loads to me!)

The crust is fairly basic, although it has some spoonfuls of vodka in it, and it is all topped off with a vanilla mascarpone whip.

When you choose to make the entire pie from scratch, it requires beginning with the crust the night time earlier than, as freezing in a single day is really useful. And as soon as all of the steps are full, it is really useful that the pie relaxation for 4 to 6 hours earlier than concluding the method with a beneficiant sprinkle of flaky Maldon sea salt.

Freihofer additionally described her pie as “the form of factor folks take one chew of and instantly begin plotting their second,” and I am already planning to present it a strive.

Check out the recipe, which Substack shared after the occasion.