I don't know about you, but my Thanksgivings don't feel quite complete until I am sinking my teeth into a slice of pumpkin pie. There are dozens of recipes out there, but this is my favorite. The molasses gives depth to the creamy, delicately spiced filling, making this a subtle riff on the classic version.
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
1 pie crust, rolled out and chilled in a pie dish
2/3 C brown sugar
1/2 C white sugar
2 Tbl flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp each of: allspice, cloves and ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 C canned pumpkin
2 Tbl molasses
1 tsp vanilla
3 large eggs
1 C whipping cream
Method
Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450F. Combine sugars, flour, spices and salt in a large bowl. Add the pumpkin, molasses, vanilla and eggs and incorporate the cream last.
Pour batter into chilled pie crust and bake for ten minutes.
Reduce oven heat to 325F and bake for another 40 to 45 minutes. The middle should be set and the sides of the pie should puff up a bit.
Allow pie to cool and serve at room temperature or chilled.
I usually whip any excess cream with a touch of vanilla to serve along with each slice. This pie can be made up to a day ahead, making it easy for large holiday dinners.
Pumpkin pie is my absolute favorite! I actually choose it over cake for my birthday. This sounds like a delicious version too, with the molasses. Have a lovely Thanksgiving, Gemma.
Posted by: Terry B | November 26, 2009 at 15:20
I was unhappy with my pumpkin pie choice this year. Made the whole day sucky..lol! Not really, pie is not that important - but close.
Posted by: Sherry | November 29, 2009 at 13:57
Thanks Terry. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving as well. I'm with you on the pie over birthday cake selection!
Give this one a try next year, Sherry. I hope it works out better for you!
Posted by: Gemma | November 30, 2009 at 22:37