Pic Today 10/5/17

 

 

WANT THE BEST TASTING

PUMPKIN PIE?

Bake one from scratch.

1.  Use a fresh sugar pumpkin,

about 4 pounds.

2.  Remove seeds, slice sections,

roast cut sides down, 1-hour

in 425˚ oven.   Let cool.

3.  Scoop out flesh with spoon

into food processor.

Process until smooth,

measure out 3 cups.

4.  Mix with 6 whole eggs,

     1-1/2 cups brown sugar,  

1 tbsp heavy cream,

2 tbsp cornstarch,

1-1/2 tsp cinnamon,

1-1/2 tsp ground ginger,

1/4 tsp nutmeg.

1 tsp vanilla extract,

3 cups evaporated milk.

5.  Whisk into 2 pre-baked pie shells.

     Bake 30-40 minutes in 325˚ oven

    until all but the centers are set.

6.  Cool completely on wire racks.

Serve with whipped cream.

(You'll be glad you made them

from scratch.)