BAKED MAPLE PUMPKIN PIE

Baked Maple Pumpkin Pie image

Since I have to watch my saturated fat, I was happy to find this recipe for a good pumpkin pie. We enjoy its mild maple flavor. -Betty Leonard of Steinhatchee, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 to 4 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
3/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Stir in oil and vinegar. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Shape into a 6-in. circle. Roll out between two pieces of plastic wrap to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Remove top piece of plastic wrap; invert pastry into a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Remove remaining plastic wrap. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until chilled., In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, egg substitute, syrup, cinnamon, ginger, maple flavoring and nutmeg; mix just until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Pour into pastry shell., Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.