FIVE-SPICE PUMPKIN PIE

Five-Spice Pumpkin Pie image

I always make a pumpkin pie for our big "pie night" party on Thanksgiving Eve. This recipe is a classic with a special spiced-up twist. -Shawn Barto, Winter Garden, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 to 2 tablespoons ice water
1 tablespoon vodka
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
FILLING:
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add half the ice water and vodka, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Add more if needed. Shape into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. In a small bowl, whisk egg with water. Brush over crust; refrigerate until ready to fill., Meanwhile, beat filling ingredients until blended; transfer to crust. Bake on a lower oven rack 15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes longer. (Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary.) Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.