Pumpkin Pie: The Sweet Reason It’s an Illinois Favorite

Ah, pumpkin pie.  One of the most sought-after pies during fall in Illinois.  Why though?  There's actually a reason we love it so much!

Did you know Illinois has a state pie?  It's pumpkin pie!

Pumpkin Pie: The Sweet Reason It’s an Illinois Favorite

Way back in 2015, Governor Bruce Rauner declared pumpkin pie our state pie.

Illinois is the pumpkin powerhouse of the nation, producing more pumpkins than any other state.  I learned something new today!

What's even crazier is that 95% of the U.S. pumpkin crop meant for processing comes from our fields, according to the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

So when you bust open a can of pumpkin, it’s likely that it comes from our great state!

To be honest, pumpkin pie is just so damn good.  When I see it at the store right when I walk in, I know fall is either almost here... or it's in full swing.

Pumpkin pie embodies the spirit of fall in Illinois!  Great to serve at parties, grab a late night slice right before bed, or have at Thanksgiving.  Whoa, we're already talking Thanskgiving!  Where did the year go?!

If one day you're randomly craving pumpkin pie and don't know why, remember it's a favorite around here.  It's basically in our blood with how much we produce in Illinois!