Known for state favorites like funeral potatoes and fry sauce, Utah's food scene may not be as well-known as iconic food states like Louisiana or Tennessee, but it certainly sets itself apart with unique dishes. One eatery that has developed a reputation for a dessert you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else is the Sunglow Restaurant and Motel. Located in Bicknell, a tiny town with just over 300 inhabitants, the Sunglow radiates small-town warmth with its satisfying soups and homemade pies.
In addition to classics such as buttermilk and coconut cream pie , they have unconventional items including pinto bean and pickle pie. It may be surprising to hear that pickle pie has become a beloved favorite, but don't knock it until you try it! While it's not unheard of to see dill pickle-flavored snacks like Goldfish crackers , potato chips, popcorn, ketchup, hot sauce, and even beer, they're often savory foods that draw customers in with their curious gimmick. Sunglow's pickle pie, on the other hand, is a menu staple, and definitely a sweet creation rather than savory.
It traces its origins all the way back to the '60s and has remained a local favorite to this day. The origins of Utah's pickle pie In 1965, Milton Taft built the Sunglow Motel, and his sister, Cula Ekker, joined the staff as a restaurant cook. Ekker was known as the "Pie Queen" of Wayne County for her tasty Depression-era pie creations.
Among Sunglow's menu items was an unusual recipe she came across in a magazine: .