There are a few smells that instantly pull you back in time. For me, it’s the smell of a pumpkin pie coming out of the oven. Not just any pie — the kind with a real, homemade crust, a rich pumpkin filling, and the warm scent of cinnamon and nutmeg swirling through the kitchen.
That’s the memory we chase every time we bake pies at Uncle Mike’s. We’re not trying to reinvent a classic. We’re preserving it.
Our pumpkin pie isn’t just inspired by Grandma’s recipe… it is Grandma’s recipe. The ingredient list hasn’t changed in decades: real pumpkin, farm-fresh eggs, sugar, evaporated milk, and the perfect balance of warm spices. No preservatives. No “flavor enhancements.” No stabilizers with names you can’t pronounce. Just good, honest ingredients — the way pumpkin pie is meant to be made.
🧈 The Secret’s in the Crust
A lot of bakeries today skip the most important part of a pie: the crust. It’s what makes or breaks the first bite. That’s why we still make ours the old-fashioned way — with real lard.
Yes, lard. The same ingredient Grandma used, long before butter blends and shortening took over. Lard gives our crust that unmistakable flakiness — light, golden layers that practically melt in your mouth. It’s the kind of crust that doesn’t just hold the filling… it completes it.
We treat each pie like someone’s bringing it home to their family table. Because they usually are.
🥧 Pumpkin Pie vs. Grocery Store Pie
Here’s the thing: pumpkin pie is everywhere this time of year. But there’s a world of difference between a pie that’s made in a kitchen and one that’s mass-produced in a warehouse.
We even made a comparison chart to show the difference between our homemade pumpkin pie and your average grocery store version.
One look at that list, and you can taste the difference.
🥧 More Than Just Pumpkin
Of course, we don’t stop at pumpkin. Around here, pie is serious business.
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Apple Pie: Tart apples, cinnamon, sugar, and that signature flaky crust. Every apple is peeled, sliced, and seasoned by hand.
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Pecan Pie: Rich, buttery filling, crunchy toasted pecans, and just the right sweetness. It’s like a hug in pie form.
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Cherry Pie: Bursting with real cherries (from door county) and a touch of tartness — bright, vibrant, and balanced.
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Chocolate Cream Pie: For the chocolate lovers — silky chocolate filling topped with a generous cloud of whipped cream.
Every pie is baked right here in Wisconsin by people who care about what they’re making. This isn’t factory pie. It’s handmade pie with heart.
🏡 A Slice of Home
The best part of baking pies isn’t just making them — it’s knowing where they’re going. Around a Thanksgiving table. To a neighbor’s house. To someone’s mom who always says, “This tastes just like the one I used to make.”
That’s exactly the point.
At Uncle Mike’s, our pies aren’t just dessert. They’re tradition. They’re a nod to the kitchens we grew up in and the people who taught us that good food is love in its simplest form.
So when you pick up a pie from us, you’re not just buying something sweet. You’re bringing home a slice of comfort — flaky crust, creamy filling, and all.
Come by and see for yourself why nothing beats homemade. Grandma knew what she was doing.
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