PUMPKIN AND WALNUT PIE

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pastry for a 1-crust, 10-inch pie (see recipe)
1 1/2 cups pumpkin, canned or fresh
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or half that amount ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup toasted walnut pieces, preferably black walnuts

Steps:

  • Line 10-inch plate with pastry. Trim off excess around edge.
  • In mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, salt and spices.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Add eggs, milk and cream to mixture. Blend well and stir in walnuts.
  • Pour mixture into pie plate and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake 30 to 40 minutes longer or until set.

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