Best Mimis New England Pumpkin Pie Recipes

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NEW ENGLAND PUMPKIN PIE



New England Pumpkin Pie image

A old Family Circle Recipe that is always in demand, even more appealing with golden candy-like topping that you can find recipe for in the directions.

Provided by Plainbil

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 1 9 inch pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 unbaked pie shell
2 eggs
1 (1 lb) can pumpkin (can use fresh)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (1 2/3 cup) can evaporated milk

Steps:

  • .Preheat oven 425 degrees.
  • Beat eggs slightly in a large bowl; stir in pumpkin, granulated and brown sugars, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg; stir in evaporated milk.
  • Place pastry shell on middle shelf of oven. Pour pumpkin filling into shell.
  • Bake in hot( 425 degree) oven 15 minutes; lower oven temperature.to moderate (375 degree).Continue baking 20 minutes.
  • Spoon Nut Topping (see below) around edge of pie. Bake 10 minutes longer, or until custard is almost set, but still soft in center.(Don't overbake; custard will set as it cools) Cool pie completely on a wire rack.Leave plain or garnish with whipped cream,
  • NUT TOPPING:Beat 3 tablespoons butter with 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar in a small bowl; stir in 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans until well blended.(Topping is not included in the calore or nutrition count).
  • You can omit the topping and just bake pie at 425 degrees, then lower oven and bake at 375 degrees for additional 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.8, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 68.1, Sodium 486.9, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 26.6, Protein 7.1

PUMPKIN PIE



Pumpkin Pie image

For the best flavor, use a sugar pumpkin to make a homemade Pumpkin Purée. This variety of pumpkin, also known as "New England Pie" and "Sugar Pie" weighs from five to eight pounds and is known for its sweet, fine-grained flesh.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups fresh Pumpkin Puree, or canned
3 large eggs, lightly beaten, plus 1 egg for glaze
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
Pate Brisee (Pie Dough)
1 tablespoon heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, pumpkin puree, and 3 eggs. Beat well. Add evaporated milk, and combine. Set aside.
  • Between two pieces of plastic wrap, roll pate brisee into a 12-inch circle. Fit pastry into a 9-inch glass pie plate; trim dough evenly along edge, leaving about a 1/2-inch overhang. Pinch to form a decorative edge. If the dough begins to soften, chill for 15 minutes.
  • Make the glaze: Beat the remaining egg, and combine with heavy cream. Brush glaze very lightly on edges of pie shell. Fill pie shell with pumpkin mixture. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking for 30 minutes more. Cool on a wire rack.

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