American Pumpkin Pie for Halloween better than a slice of warm, spiced pumpkin pie. Pumpkin pie, a fall favorite, holds a cherished place in American cuisine. This Halloween Dessert, we invite you to bring a traditional yet irresistible pumpkin pie to the table with this ultimate guide. From selecting the best pumpkins to mastering the crust and enhancing the filling, we provide every detail you need to create a delicious, perfectly textured American Pumpkin Pie for Halloween.
American Pumpkin Pie for Halloween
American Pumpkin Pie for Halloween is more traditionally associated with thanksgiving, its connection to halloween is part of a broader cultural celebration of pumpkins during the fall season the use of pumpkins as Jack-o'-lanterns during Halloween has a long history, originating from celtic traditions where carved turnips were used to ward off evil spirits.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Filling
Crust
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 190°C (350°F).
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On a baking dish, arrange the minced pumpkin, cover via aluminum foil, and bake for forty-five minutes.
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Into a large container, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Using your hands, massage the frozen butter into the flour solution until it forms lumps that mimic sand.
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Stir in ice water before a dough forms. Refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes after wrapping it in foil.
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Mix the caster sugar, cinnamon, ginger, coconut cream, and cornmeal with the roasted pumpkin until it's uniform. Let it cool for 15 minutes.
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Roll out the chilled dough, place it in a baking tray, and pour the pumpkin mixture over it.
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Roll out the remaining dough, cut out a spooky face, and place it on top of the pie.
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Bake the pumpkin pie in a preheated oven at 175°C (347°F) for 60 minutes. Let it cool before serving.
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Enjoy your homemade pumpkin pie, a perfect treat for any occasion.
Servings: 8 ServingCalories:372kcalTotal Fat:15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol:62mgSodium:350mgPotassium:40mgTotal Carbohydrate:33gDietary Fiber: 2gSugars: 14gProtein:8gVitamin A: 652IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 23mg
Note
Note 1: In this a richer taste, combine white sugar and brown sugar.
Note 2: Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the pumpkin filling for extra warmth.
Note 3: If you'd like, one can use packaged pie shell.
Note 4: If you'd like, one can use packaged pie shell.
