it would be helpful to include the measurement for pumpkin puree. finding a pumpkin of the exact weight required may be difficult or, one might wish to use canned pumpkin or another type of squash.
Pumpkin Pie
Credit: Evan Sklar
MAKES A 9" PIE
SAVEUR consulting editor Marion Cunningham has spent years tinkering with her pumpkin pie recipe. This is her latest version.
FOR THE FILLING:
1 1 3⁄4-lb. fresh pie pumpkin
2⁄3 cup sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1⁄4 tsp. ground ginger
Pinch ground cloves
1 1⁄2 cups evaporated milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1⁄2 tsp. salt
FOR THE PASTRY:
1 1⁄2 cups flour
1⁄4 tsp. salt
1⁄2 cup shortening, chilled
1. Cut pumpkin into large pieces, discarding seeds and pith. Fill a large pot, fitted with a steaming rack, with about 2 quarts water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Place pumpkin on rack, cover, and steam until pulp is soft, about 30 minutes. Cool and scrape pulp from skin into a food processor and purée until smooth. Stir in sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, milk, eggs, and salt.
2. For crust, combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry cutter or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 3–4 tbsp. water, 1 tbsp. at a time; mix until dough holds together. Form into a ball; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 425°. Roll dough into a 12" round on a floured surface, then ease into a 9" pie pan. Trim edges, allowing a 1⁄2" overhang, then fold and crimp. Fill and bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350° and continue baking until filling is set, 30–40 minutes. Cool before serving.
Variation—Substitute 1 1⁄2 cups canned pumpkin for fresh in step 1, above, but increase cinnamon to 1 1⁄2 tsp., ginger to 1⁄2 tsp., and cloves to 1⁄4 tsp.
Ratings & Reviews (3)
One trick I use with fresh pumpkin is to freeze it after cooking. Then thaw in a colander, and as it thaws the extra water drains off and you get a richer flavor.
giving a measurement of the raw pumpkin is absolutely UNhelpful. who is weighing pumpkins at the farm when buying them? how is anyone supposed to know how much pumpkin for this recipe, she ended up with? i will use a different recipe.
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