The Associated Press

WINDSOR, Calif. - The unofficial record for the world's biggest pumpkin pie is now in the sticky clutches of this little wine country town.

The 6-foot-3-inch diameter pie was sliced and diced Sunday on the town square, with some 250 slices sold for $1 each and devoured in the first half-hour.

The money benefits Windsor High School's culinary arts program.

"I give it a 10," said Sharon Burge of Penngrove, who'd gone to Windsor to see and sample the mammoth pie.

The 300-pound monster broke a mark set by Circleville, Ohio, which cooked up a 5-foot diameter confection some time back. The pie is featured in ads for the community.

"I couldn't be more thrilled," said Debora Fudge, Windsor vice mayor.

The pie was submitted for inclusion in the Guinness Book of Records. Certification is expected within 30 days.

About 54 culinary students gave up their Saturday to make the filling, and 40 turned up Sunday to serve, said Marie Ganister, who teaches the culinary program.

The pie featured 196 cups of cooked pumpkin and 84 cups of sugar.