Pumpkin Pie Recipes

If you want to learn how to make pumpkin pie recipes, it is that time of year to get started. Soon we will be seeing the fields with a covering of bright orange. In October, parents and children will dig through the piles to find that perfect one for pumpkin carving. For this reason the big round orange pumpkins first come into our minds. Although these are grown primarily for Halloween jack o lanterns, they can be cooked and I have done so. They just do not have the flavor of some of the other ones.

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Like all orange pigmented vegetables, the orange pumpkin variety is rich in beta carotene. It is high in fiber and provides large amounts of vitamin C and potassium. If you are learning how to make pumpkin pie recipes, you will find the small orange sugar pumpkins are best for overall cooking. They are a little sweeter and have a better flavor for pumpkin recipes than the large orange varieties. Just cut off the top and bottom and scoop out the seeds. I then cut the pumpkin in strips and remove the peeling. Cut the strips into chunks and cover with a little water; simmer until tender. Drain any excess water and puree the pumpkin. Pumpkin halves can also be baked in the oven after scooping out the seeds.


Pumpkins were an important food throughout the Americas long before Colonial times. Although most people throw out the seeds, when roasted they make a very delicious snack. To prepare the seeds, wash them thoroughly and dry them out. Bake the seeds on an oiled baking sheet for one hour at 250F degrees. The seeds are a good source of protein, fiber, iron, B vitamins and vitamin E.

OLD FASHIONED PUMPKIN PIE RECIPE

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  • 1 Unbaked pie shell (9 inch)
  • 4 Eggs (separated)
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 Cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 Teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 Cups thick cooked pumpkin pulp
  • 1/3 Cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 Cup melted butter
  • 1/4 Cup honey (To drizzle over top)

Preheat oven to 425F degrees.

Using clean beater and bowl, beat egg WHITES to stiff peaks; set aside.

Beat egg YOLKS in a large mixing bowl with mixer on medium.

Add the brown sugar, salt and spices; beat thoroughly on medium.

Add the pumpkin, cream and melted butter; beat on medium until blended.

Fold stiff egg whites into the pumpkin mixture; pour into pie shell.

Bake pie 20 minutes; REDUCE HEAT to 350F degrees.

Bake pie About 25 minutes longer or until center has set.

NOTE: To test insert the tip of a knife in center; if it comes out clean the pie is set.

Before serving pour the honey over top of pie.

 HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN PIE RECIPE with COCONUT

  • 2 Cups mashed pumpkin
  • 1 Cup milk
  • 2 Beaten egg yolks
  • ¼ Teaspoon cloves
  • ¼ Teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ Teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2/3 Cup sugar
  • 1 ¼ Teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 2 Stiffly beaten egg whites
  • ½ Cup shredded coconut

Mix together all ingredients except the egg whites and coconut. Fold in the whites and coconut at the end. Pour into a nine inch unbaked pie shell (NOT GLASS). Bake for 10 minutes at 425F degrees. Reduce temperature to 375F degrees and bake 25 minutes longer or until center is set.

Many people do not realize that pumpkins are also found in other colors besides orange. There is a red novelty type, a blue Australian one and a new white variety. There is also a tan pumpkin which is used by most of the commercial canners which produce the cans of puree found in the grocery stores. Because of the availability of canned pumpkin, it no longer is necessary to make your pumpkin recipes only in the fall during the harvesting season and for Thanksgiving.



When most of us think of cooking pumpkin we think of all those delicious sweet dessert recipes like pumpkin pie recipes, cake recipes, bread recipes and muffins. There are more pumpkin recipes than dessert recipes. The following pumpkin pie recipe is a delicious vegetable accompaniment to any meal.

VEGETABLE POT PIE RECIPE

When you learn how to make pumpkin pie recipes you will want to try some of the hearty pies which make a great meal.

Crust:

  • 1 ½ Cup flour
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • ½ Cup cold butter
  • 5 Tablespoons ice water

Preheat oven to 400F degrees.

Combine flour, salt and butter; cut in with pastry cutter. Moisten with water; work with hands until blended well. Work dough a little at a time into a greased 9 inch square cake pan on the bottom and up the sides. Bake the crust for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350F degrees.

Filling:

  • 1 Three pound pumpkin, cut in half, seeded and baked
  • 2 Large potatoes, baked until tender
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Cups chopped onion
  • 3 Cloves minced garlic
  • 2 Cup whole kernel corn
  • 2 Cups grated cheese
  • 1 Teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon black pepper

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and onions and sauté until tender. Add the corn and turn off the heat. Spoon the cooked pumpkin out of the shell and place in a large bowl. Cut the potatoes into small cubes and add to the bowl. Add the onion and corn mixture to the bowl. Add the onion and corn mixture to the bowl. Next add the grated cheese, thyme, salt and pepper.

Spoon the mixture from the bowl into the pastry lined pan.

Bake for 30 minutes. AT 350F degrees.

WHITE MOUNTAIN MERINGUE PIE

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  • 9 Inch single crust

This pumpkin pie recipe originated in New Hampshire.

Nut filling:

  • 2/3 Cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 Cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 Cup maple syrup
  • 3 Tablespoons butter

Pumpkin filling:

  • 2 ½ Cups mashed cooked pumpkin
  • 1 Cup evaporated milk
  • 3 Egg yolks
  • 1 Cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 Teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ Teaspoon salt

Meringue:

  • 3 Egg whites
  • ¼ Teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ Cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup at room temperature

Prepare dough and line pie pan; do not bake.
To make nut filling combine nuts, brown sugar, 1/3 cup maple syrup and 3 tablespoons butter in small saucepan.
Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and nuts are glazed; pour into unbaked pie shell.
To make pumpkin filling combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and salt in a large bowl.
Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until blended; pour over nut filling.
Bake at 425F degrees for 10 minutes; REDUCE TEMPERATURE TO350F degrees.
Continue baking for 50 minutes longer; sharp knife inserted in center will come out clean.

Mix meringue:

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy; gradually add sugar while beating.

Increase mixer speed to high and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

Beat in maple syrup; spread stiff peaks over hot pie.

Return pie to the oven and bake until meringue turns golden brown.

Set pie on rack to cool to room temperature; refrigerate.       

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PUMPKIN ICE CREAM PIE RECIPE

  • 1 Pint softened vanilla ice cream
  • 1 (9 inches) pie crust graham cracker or gingersnap, baked and cooled
  • ¾ Cup sugar
  • ¼ Teaspoon salt
  • ½ Teaspoon of each ground nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon
  • 1 Cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 Cup whipping cream

Spread ice cream evenly over top of cooled crust; place in freezer.

Stir together in saucepan sugar, salt, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon; stir in pumpkin.
Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved and mixture is warm; cool.
Whip cream until soft peaks; fold into pumpkin mixture.
Spoon into ice cream lined crust; freeze solid.
To Store: Wrap tightly in plastic; soften to room temperature for 15 minutes before cutting.

PUMPKIN MOUSSE PIE RECIPE

This pumpkin pie recipe makes a beautiful presentation.

Crust

  • 2 Cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • ¼ Cup sugar
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • ½ Cup melted butter
  • 1 egg white (lightly beaten)

Filling

  • 12 Ounces softened cream cheese
  • ¾ Cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ Cups canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ Teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ Teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ Teaspoon cloves
  • ¼ Teaspoon salt
  • 2 Cups heavy whipping cream stiffly beaten

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

TO MAKE CRUST combine in large bowl the cookie crumbs, sugar and salt.

Add egg white and butter to crumb mixture; blend well.

Press crumb mixture over the bottom and up sides of 9 inch pie plate.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until firm; set on rack to cool.

TO MAKE FILLING in a large bowl beat with electric mixer on medium cream cheese and brown sugar until creamy.

Add pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt to mixture; blend well.

Fold whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture; spoon mixture into prepared crust.

Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until set; serve cold, 8 servings.

PUMPKIN PARFAIT PIE RECIPE

Learn how to make this pumpkin pie recipe with gelatin for a refreshing dessert.

  • 1 Envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 2/3 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
  • 1 Cup cooked pumpkin puree
  • ½ Cup brown sugar
  • ¼ Teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ Teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ Teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 Pint vanilla ice cream
  • 1 Graham cracker crust

Soften gelatin in the coffee; in a saucepan stir together pumpkin, brown sugar and spices.

Stir in softened gelatin; heat until dissolved.

Add ice cream by spoonfuls; stir until smooth.

Chill about 10 minutes until mixture mounds when lifted in a spoon.

Spoon mixture into graham cracker crust; chill until firm.

FAMOUS KELLY PUMPKIN PIE RECIPE

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This recipe is said to have come from Log Cabin Holidays and Traditions. I think this is a cookbook but I am not sure.

  • 3 Beaten eggs
  • 1 Can (16 ounces) solid packed pumpkin
  • ¾ Cup sugar
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ Teaspoon cloves
  • ½ Teaspoon ginger
  • 1 Can (5 ounces) Evaporated milk
  • 1 Deep dish pie shell (9 inches)
  • Whipped cream for topping

Preheat oven to 375F degrees.

Combine eggs, pumpkin, sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and milk in large bowl.

Mix until well blended; pour into pie shell and bake about 70 to 75 minutes.

NOTE: Pie will test done if knife is inserted in center and comes out clean.

Cool; cut and serve topped with whipped cream.