We have all tasted that magnificent Halloween
pumpkin pie around the
Halloween festive season. For many, there is no experience like it. The
exquisite tastes of all the ingredients mix together perfectly, and simply melt
in our mouths! I have some good news! Now, you can make your own Halloween
pumpkin pie!
One of the best things about fall of the year is the food. Pumpkin cider
and pies are some of the most notable when it comes to food choices. The smell
of pumpkin entices all eaters' noses, and of all the pumpkin foods to choose
from,pumpkin pie has to be by far the best. Making the perfect pumpkin pie is
not easy but it can be done by following a few simple guidelines. A great
pumpkin pie will not only look great, but will have a great texture as well as
being fluffy, and have the most important factor, amazing taste. To achieve
this, you will have to make the entire pie by hand. No prepackaged foods store
items will be acceptable. This all will be made from scratch.
If you are going to use a traditional pie crust, it is best to pre-bake it
first. Lightly brush the pie crust with egg white and bake it at 350 degrees for
about 20 minutes. Then fill it as usual and bake. This will keep the bottom of
the pie from getting soggy. You will require a pinch of nutmeg that is ground,
as well as a pinch of cloves that are ground. Next, you will want to get about a
half a teaspoon of ginger that is also ground. While you are at it, pull out the
ground cinnamon in the spice and season rack and get about a teaspoon of
this.
For a delicious well balanced pumpkin pie, follow this recipe.
Add the following to a food processor 1 cup of pumpkin ( you may use fresh,
frozen, or canned), 2 eggs, 1 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 teaspoon
of cinnamon, teaspoon of nutmeg, 1 cup of milk, and 1 heaping tablespoon of
cornstarch. Whirl this around in your food processor until it is blended well. I
have also used a stick blender with success. Pour the mixture into your pie pan
and bake at 350 degrees for 50-70 minutes or until the center of the pie is set.
Remove the pie from the oven and cool to room temperature on a cooling rack. Eat
immediately, or refrigerate.
This pumpkin pie recipe produces a pie that has a different flavor and
texture than most supermarket pumpkin pies. It is lighter in texture, and has a
fresher taste. Made with either the traditional pie crust or the gingersnap
crust you are sure to have a winner this Thanksgiving. Add a scoop of vanilla,
coffee, or pumpkin ice cream to the top and this Thanksgiving will go down in
history as the best ever.
Go ahead and look for a can of evaporated milk while you are digging
through your cabinets. You will need one cup of this. Try to avoid the
temptation of taking a taste of this stuff! It is sweet! Now, do you have an
extra pie shell? If so, get out one that is at least nine inches in diameter.
Oh, and you will also need two eggs!
Depending on how much chipotle chili powder you use, this pumpkin pie
version can deliver quite a satisfying sting, which is very pleasant if you
enjoy foods that are both sweet and spicy. For those trying to avoid the Great
Holiday Waistline Expansion as well as extra dental consulting appointments for
excessive sugar intake, I recommend using a sugar substitute such as Splenda in
the pie. You can also use Splenda in the Chantilly whipping cream. Either way,
you are sure to enjoy this unique pumpkin pie version.