I know, pumpkin pie is a North American classic, and has been for years. You all have probably been making them, or sampling them, forever. Most of you undoubtedly celebrate Thanksgiving with a slice of pumpkin pie(or two…or three) and I must admit that I’ve felt somewhat out of loop knowing I had never had a piece. As you probably know, pumpkin isn’t a commonly used ingredient in France.. and Thanksgiving not exactly a celebrated holiday – hence my lack of pumpkin-pie eating growing up. All to say, that I was in dire need of making my very first pumpkin based dessert! I followed Anna Olson’s recipe from foodtv.ca October ‘cooking club challenge’, and found myself happily surprised when I was sent a copy of Food 2.0:Secrets From The Chef Who Fed Google as a winning prize.
And what could be better to complement a lovely orange-tinted pie than the scenic view of falling fall leaves?
Recipe
For the dough, follow my fail-safe pate brisee recipe.
Filling:
Pumpkin Pie
2 cups canned pumpkin
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp fancy molasses
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp fine salt
3 large eggs
1 1/3 cups whipping cream
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to just under 1/4 inch thick. Dust the bottom of a 9-inch pie shell with flour and line with the dough. Trim edges, keeping scraps to roll and cut for garnish, if desired. Blind bake (using beans to make sure the dough does not rise) for 7-8 minutes.
In the meantime, make the filling :whisk the pumpkin with the brown sugar, molasses spices and salt. Whisk in the eggs and the whipping cream. Pour into the pre-baked pie shell.
Bake for 10 minutes, then lower temperature to 350 degrees F. and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the filling puffs just a little around the edges but still has a bit of jiggle in the center when moved. Allow to cool to room temperature, then chill completely.
To serve the pumpkin pie warm, it is recommended to bake and chill completely, then re-warm in a 300 degrees F. oven for 15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
Enjoy the read!
Dana Treat
November 11, 2008 at 12:15 am (16 years ago)Good for you for going for it! I have never made a pumpkin pie since it is the job of one of my mom’s friends each Thanksgiving. I actually don’t even like it which is a sacrilege in my family where everyone loves it.
Peter M
November 11, 2008 at 6:22 am (16 years ago)Anna Olsen’s Sugar show is still one for good reason…her desserts are amazing!
Margaret
November 11, 2008 at 10:48 am (16 years ago)Thank you for visiting my food blog and leaving such a kind comment.
How wonderful to visit a blog that I could only ever aspire to!
Pumpkin pie isn’t something that I have either made or indeed eaten. Perhaps, someday?
Elra
November 11, 2008 at 12:10 pm (16 years ago)Goodness, your pie looks so neat!
It’s so funny that I’ve been living in the U.S for such along time, but never really tempted to make Pumpkin pie, even on Thanksgiving day! Maybe I should try to force myself to do it this year.
Yours look really delicious!
Cheers,
Elra
nicisme
November 11, 2008 at 1:09 pm (16 years ago)That pumpkin pie looks brilliant! We don’t see them much in the UK, I really should make one.
Sharon
November 11, 2008 at 1:59 pm (16 years ago)You did a wonderful job with your pumpkin pie! I grew up in a family of pumpkin pie haters so I had to wait until I was an adult to fall in love with it myself.
I’ve wanted to read the Google chef book so let us know how it is after you read it!
Fern Massar
November 11, 2008 at 2:20 pm (16 years ago)this is perfect, jen, i have to make pumpkin pie for thanksgiving and who better to trust than you for a recipe? looks beautiful. excited about good pie crust 🙂
rich
November 11, 2008 at 4:11 pm (16 years ago)The photography on here is superb…and that pie looks incredible!
Hillary
November 11, 2008 at 4:42 pm (16 years ago)Great pumpkin pie! I made pumpkin pie (tarts) recently too!
Cakespy
November 11, 2008 at 6:59 pm (16 years ago)This looks like a fine version of a classic! Yum! The pictures really set the mood!
the italian dish
November 11, 2008 at 8:25 pm (16 years ago)The pie looks wonderful. LOVE the photo of the dog!
cheryl
November 11, 2008 at 10:02 pm (16 years ago)I have no idea why I only eat pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. There’s no good reason, and so this, THIS will be the year I cast off the ridiculous once-a-year-pumpkin-pie tradition and branch out.
Many thanks for the inspiration. My heart’s beating a little faster!
Maria
November 12, 2008 at 12:58 pm (16 years ago)A true classic!! Looks great!!
Deborah
November 12, 2008 at 6:40 pm (16 years ago)I hope you enjoyed your first pumpkin pie! Gorgeous photos!
Terry B
November 12, 2008 at 6:49 pm (16 years ago)Pumpkin pie is just about my favorite dessert. I even request it for my birthday [in October] instead of cake. This sounds like a delicious version, and I love your autumnal photos!
Darius T. Williams
November 12, 2008 at 7:06 pm (16 years ago)This pie looks great – I saw it on tastespotting!
-DTW
http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com
Susan C
November 13, 2008 at 1:19 am (16 years ago)Oh my. You’ve made me simultaneously hungry and homesick with the beautiful photos of the pumpkin pie and the fall scenes. No such vignettes here in sunny So Cal.
Tartelette
November 13, 2008 at 4:37 am (16 years ago)Love this post full of Fall colors, something we sorely miss here down south!!
The pumpkin pie is perfect!
Jude
November 14, 2008 at 2:41 am (16 years ago)Amazing photos.. Also liking your pate brisee recipe 🙂 Thanks!
Robin Sue
November 14, 2008 at 9:59 am (16 years ago)Wonderful looking pie. Your photos are beautiful. What colors!
Maggie
November 17, 2008 at 9:00 am (16 years ago)The molasses in the pumpkin sounds fantastic! It’s a favorite flavor of mine but I’ve never seen it in pumpkin pie. The fall images are beautiful as well. Are the dog and cat yours?
Julie
November 19, 2008 at 12:24 am (16 years ago)Beautiful pictures and what a cute dog!
Jeremy
May 29, 2009 at 3:01 pm (16 years ago)Delicious looking and delicious tasting and quite simple to make! I’ve never made spiced pumpkin pie before. These were pure delight and I’m sure to make them again.
Chocolate Shavings
May 29, 2009 at 5:35 pm (16 years ago)Jeremy: I’m glad you liked it!