NEW ENGLAND PUMPKIN PIE

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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

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