Pumpkin Pecan Pie

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    8 slices; 1 (9-inch) pie

  • Calories

    383 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Pumpkin Pecan Pie

A maple pumpkin pie filling with a buttery, cinnamon toasted pecan pie topping, this pumpkin pecan pie recipe is the best of both worlds!

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Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 recipe Whole Wheat Pie Crust (this recipe will make 2 pie crusts, one for the bottom, one for the decorative leaves)
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 teaspoon milk, for decorative leaves

For the Pecan Topping:

  • cup toasted pecans finely chopped, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar light brown is OK too
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled to room temperature

For the Pumpkin Filling:

  • 1 ¾ cups pumpkin puree (one 15-ounce can) not pumpkin pie filling
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream at room temperature (do not use fat free half and half)
  • ¾ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted and cooled to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon  freshly grated nutmeg (it's an amazing flavor upgrade to grate your own nutmeg. I use this zester to do it)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Whipped Cream for serving
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Instructions

  1. Place one rack in the bottom of your oven and one rack in the center. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Prepare the whole wheat pie crust according to the recipe directions. Roll out half of the recipe (enough for 1 crust) and fit it into a regular (not deep dish) 9-inch pie dish that is at least 1 1/4-inches deep. Crimp the edges, leaving the crimp tall. Place the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling. Leave the second half of the pie crust in the refrigerator for later.
  3. Make the pecan topping: In a small bowl, mix together the pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter. Set aside.
  4. Make the pumpkin filling: In a large bowl, stir together all of the ingredients—the pumpkin puree, eggs, half-and-half, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt—until smooth.
  5. Remove the crust from the refrigerator. Sprinkle the pecan layer into the bottom of the crust (it will rise to the top when baked), then gently pour in the pumpkin filling.
  6. Tap the pan firmly on the counter to allow air bubbles to escape. Wait 30 seconds, then tap once more, repeating as needed until you see very few air bubbles. With aluminum foil or a pie crust shield, shield the crust so that it does not burn while the pie bakes.
  7. Place the pie on the bottom rack and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees, move the pie to the center rack, then bake the pie for an additional 35-45 minutes, until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out moist but clean and the temperature of the pie reaches 170 degrees F. When jiggled, the pie will move in the center (like jello) but should not as liquidy as a wave. (The filling may also be bubbling gently—it will calm as it cools.) Let the pie cool to room temperature, then chill.
  8. To make the decorative pie crust leaves: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the remaining pie crust on a lightly floured surface to a 1/8-inch thickness. With cookie cutters, cut out leaf shapes. Beat the egg and 1 teaspoon milk together in a small bowl, then brush lightly over the tops of the cut leaves. With a thin, sharp knife, draw on the leaf veins as desired. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool, then arrange over the top of the cooled pie. Serve pie chilled or at room temperature, with whipped cream.

Notes

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  • TO STORE: Baked pumpkin pie may be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve chilled or let come to room temperature before serving.
  • TO FREEZE: Wrap the baked pie tightly in plastic wrap and a layer of heavy-duty foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Note that the pie's texture may start to change after the 2-3 week mark, however. Thaw overnight in the fridge prior to serving.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 8) without whipped cream Calories 383kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Potassium 305mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 8702IU (174%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices; 1 (9-inch) pie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 383 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 8) without whipped cream
Calories 383kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Potassium 305mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 8702IU 174%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 109mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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