2025 Steepster Advent Swap: Day 8
Another OBTC blend I’ve been wanting to try!
This is definitely quite nutty, although I’d be hard-pressed to identify it as pecan-specific nutty. I think a large part of the nuttiness comes from a natural flavor that doesn’t quite agree with me, because I’ve noticed it elsewhere and often feel vaguely offput when I encounter it.
Other than that, I do get a bit of butteriness, which feels appropriate. There’s also cinnamon and a bit of cocoa, both of which take away from the “pecan pie” vibes, IMHO. I also find the lingering sweetness from the licorice root to be a bit off-putting. I do like the pu’erh base; it’s present but not overwhelming.
I like the idea of this blend quite a lot in theory, but it’s just not gelling for me as a whole!
Flavors: Buttery, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Nutty, Sweet
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I liked this one, too, but like you, I am firmly convinced that cinnamon does not belong in pecan pie. My Aunt Nancy’s recipe is gospel. :)
I agree, pecan pie does not have cinnamon! Though I also don’t like pecan pie… XD
I love pecans (how ever you choose to pronounce them!) and I like pie but not strong cinnamon, and I want to like pecan pie, but the cloying caramel base and dearth of pecans in most pies disappoints. Since you are the closest thing to an expert that I know, @gmathis, can you point me to a recipe with loads of pecans in a mousse-like custardy base? :-)
I LOVE pecans and things with pecans and chocolate with pecans and pecan turtles and pecans…you get the idea. We even have a pecan tree but the squirrels steal the nuts.
I just saw a recipe for pecan pie with maple syrup and honey instead of corn syrup and I want to try it! And I agree – no cinnamon in pecan pie!
Also, TeaEarleGreyHot – as much as I love pecans, I do not seek out pecan pie though I will eat it. It is sooooo sweet. Ours down here have lots of pecans, though.
There is a nearly small business call Southern Supreme that has gone big that sells “more nuts than fruit cake”. There is so little dried fruit but it is packed solid with walnuts and pecans! I love it, and am going to try to adapt a recipe to make it myself!
The recipe I grew up with is treacle-y and syrupy instead of moosey :)
I am laughing at the “expert” reference, but thank you kindly. Anything beyond “measure and stir” is way past my comfort zone!
@ashmanra, if you do end up with a nice copycat recipe for the fruity nut-cake, please share with me! I love making banana bread with black walnuts. I think those flavors go well together!
I liked this one, too, but like you, I am firmly convinced that cinnamon does not belong in pecan pie. My Aunt Nancy’s recipe is gospel. :)
I agree, pecan pie does not have cinnamon! Though I also don’t like pecan pie… XD
I love pecans (how ever you choose to pronounce them!) and I like pie but not strong cinnamon, and I want to like pecan pie, but the cloying caramel base and dearth of pecans in most pies disappoints. Since you are the closest thing to an expert that I know, @gmathis, can you point me to a recipe with loads of pecans in a mousse-like custardy base? :-)
I LOVE pecans and things with pecans and chocolate with pecans and pecan turtles and pecans…you get the idea. We even have a pecan tree but the squirrels steal the nuts.
I just saw a recipe for pecan pie with maple syrup and honey instead of corn syrup and I want to try it! And I agree – no cinnamon in pecan pie!
Also, TeaEarleGreyHot – as much as I love pecans, I do not seek out pecan pie though I will eat it. It is sooooo sweet. Ours down here have lots of pecans, though.
There is a nearly small business call Southern Supreme that has gone big that sells “more nuts than fruit cake”. There is so little dried fruit but it is packed solid with walnuts and pecans! I love it, and am going to try to adapt a recipe to make it myself!
The recipe I grew up with is treacle-y and syrupy instead of moosey :)
I am laughing at the “expert” reference, but thank you kindly. Anything beyond “measure and stir” is way past my comfort zone!
@ashmanra, if you do end up with a nice copycat recipe for the fruity nut-cake, please share with me! I love making banana bread with black walnuts. I think those flavors go well together!