Delicious pie with pumpkin, spices and homemade all buttery flaky crust and custard based filling.
Next week is Thanksgiving, and have you planed a Thanksgiving dinner menu yet? I have some dishes in my mind, but not 100% confirmed on one yet.
I will be sure of the menu by the end of this week. I have been trying to get my hands on pies for long time. And I been successfully able to make apple pie in mini version and next in my do to list is Pumpkin pie.
What is pumpkin pie ?
Pumpkin pie is a traditional sweet dessert, often eaten during the fall and early winter, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas in the United States and Canada.
The pumpkin is a symbol of harvest time .This pie consists of pumpkin based custard, ranging in color from orange to brown, baked in a single pie shell, rarely with a top crust.
Traditionally they are made without pre-baked shell. However I like to bake them in pre-baked shell as it ensure that pie will not be soggy.
Searched few recipes and finally settle with this one pie and crust for here. At first I was in debate was whether I need to make all butter crust or all shortening crust. I know shortening makes it flaky but not tasty. So tried crust recipe that include both butter and shortening. I saw this recipe in my friend Reeni’s blog. She makes perfect treat so used that to make it without any second thought.
How to make this pie ?
For the filling increased spice content again, I think I have a weakness of adding spices to everything. This time included all spice, nutmeg and cloves along with cinnamon, ground ginger. Used two eggs and evaporated milk along with canned pumpkin puree. It is delicious, best is when you eat with a dollop of Whipped cream. I used brown sugar so the pie becomes dark in color, if you want pumpkin color to dominate use granulated sugar.
For Thanksgiving dinner table, a pie is must, so give this pumpkin pie a try. You will enjoy it. Next in my list is to make pecan pie may be in a few months.
Here comes the recipe. What is your favorite pie dish? And which one you are planning to make for these holidays.
If you like this pie, you can check these pie too
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
Pie Crust:
- 1 + ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
- ¼ cup 4 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
- 3 to 5 tablespoons ice water
For filling
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree not pie filling
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Make the crust:
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, shortening, butter and salt in a medium bowl.
- With a pastry blender or two knives used scissor fashion until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in 3–5 tablespoons of ice water until dough just holds together.
- When you are ready for baking preheat the oven 375F. Roll out the crust on a lightly floured surface to 12 - 13 inches in diameter.
- Press into a 6-inch pie pan (inside top measurement) that is at least 1 +½ inches deep.
- Trim the sides
- Fold the edges under and flute or make a pattern with a fork
Make filling
- In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Beat in the milk, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, ginger and cloves. Stir in the pumpkin just until blended.
- Pour into pie shell.
- Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Chill until serving. Garnish with whipped topping and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Nutrition
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This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Swathi says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
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Allyssa says
Thanks a lot for this amazing and super easy to make pumpkin pie recipe! It's really tasty and very flavorful! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
Natasha in Oz says
That looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe at the Say G’Day linky party. I’ve just pinned your post!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Jaleela says
Looks Tempting
Winnie says
What a delicious looking pie Swathi 🙂
Perfect to celebrate your holiday
I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Remya says
Delicious............. and perfctly made... 🙂
Joy @ Yesterfood says
Swathi, your pumpkin pies look wonderful. I have always wanted to bake little individual pies for each guest- I always thought it would be very special! I love the recipes you used- they sound delicious. Half shortening and half butter is exactly what I use in my pie crust, too; it's my favorite. I really like the spices you used in the pumpkin filling, and of course the crust cutouts on top are the perfect finishing touch! Lovely! Thank you for sharing this with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned! 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! ♥
Poornima says
Pumpkin Pie from scratch? You are a genius!! Pie looks perfect.
Sundari says
yummy pie!! looks tempting!!
Farin ahmed says
Perfect Pumpkin pie dear... yumm yummm
Suja Manoj says
Swathi, pumpkin pie adipoli
indu srinivasan says
tempting delicious pie.
Hema says
Though not a big fan of pumpkin in desserts, the pie looks so gorgeous..
Swathi says
Thanks Hema
sona says
Delicious pumpkin pie.. perfectly done..
Swathi says
Thanks Sona
Poornima says
looks very yummy and perfectly done.
Swathi says
Thanks Poornima
beena says
Wow super pie. Thank u for sharing.
Swathi says
Thanks Beena
mjskit says
Congratulations on a beautiful pumpkin pie! Look at all of those spices you used. I bet this smell irresistible while it was baking and just downright delicious when eating it.
Swathi says
Thanks Mj, yes spices gave unique twist to the pie.
Ranjani says
its a fabulous pie tempting me to eat.. brown sugat? is that mean panam karkandu in tamil?
Swathi says
Ranjani brown sugar is the sugar mixed with molasses. no Panam karkandu
sathyapriya says
oh the pie looks excellent.Soon will be trying with ur recipe and get back to u.Can i use fresh pumpkins instead of canned ones?In that case how can i proceed .can u educate me ?
Swathi says
Yes Satya you make homemade pumpkin puree, here the recipe. http://zestysouthindiankitchen.com/2011/10/spiced-pumpkin-cranberry-bread-and.html
julie says
looks yummy n beautifully done!!
Swathi says
Thanks Julie
Jeena says
Excellent pie, with spiced ingredients and well explained. And ya, good writing too on Thanksgiving..