Thanksgiving Day

Pumpkin pie is a classic Thanksgiving Holiday dessert. After everyone has their fill of turkey and dressing, it’s time for dessert. Traditionally a piece of pumpkin pie is what everyone want to eat. Not only is pumpkin pie delicious, it is extremely easy to make. Follow this recipe and you will serve the best pumpkin pie this year.

Ingredients

• 1 Unbaked pie crust
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups pumpkin or squash puree
• 1-1/2 cups light cream or evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup  sugar
• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves or allspice
• 1/2 tsp salt

Preheat your oven to 425 F or 220 C.

In a large bowl- whisk eggs thoroughly. Glaze the pie crust with a bit of the beaten egg yolk. Warm the pie crust in the oven until it is hot to the touch.

Meanwhile, mix the remaining ingredients in with the egg yolk until smooth.

Pour the pumpkin mixture into the hot pie crust and bake for 10 minutes. Then decrease the oven temperature to 350 F or 175 C. and bake for another 35 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of the filling comes out clean.

Let pie cool completely on a rack, then refrigerate for up to one day. It may be served cold, at room temperature, or slightly warmed. Accompany with whipped cream or brandy sauce.

References

1. bfeedme.com