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Pumpkin Pie
4.9 from 204 votes

Pumpkin Pie

This pumpkin pie features a smooth pumpkin puree spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and sweetened with granulated sugar and maple syrup. The filling is lightened by whipped egg whites folded into the spiced pumpkin mixture, creating a delicate texture once baked in a pie crust. The crust is rolled and docked to prevent bubbling. The pie is baked until set and finished with a dusting of icing sugar. The pumpkin roasting step enhances natural sweetness and flavor depth, resulting in a warm, spiced dessert ideal for autumn.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 375 grams pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder
  • 120 grams granulated sugar
  • 60 millilitres maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon clove powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 3 egg
  • 120 millilitres milk
  • 60 grams cream double
  • icing sugar
  • pie dough

Instructions

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  1. Cut a small pumpkin in half, remove all seeds, then brush the flesh with 10 g/ ⅓ ounce of butter and sprinkle with cinnamon powder. Place in a preheated oven for approximately 1 hour at 160 °C (320 °F) or until the flash is all soft and cooked.
  2. Remove pumpkin from oven and cool down a little and scoop out the flesh. Puree through a food mill or a sieve.
  3. Roll out the pie dough and line a pie mold with it. Ensure the dough is well docked. Set a side cool.
  4. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F)
  5. Whip the egg whites to a soft peak and set aside.
  6. In a bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, with all the remaining ingredients except the egg whites, well.
  7. Fold the egg whites under the pumpkin mixture.
  8. Fill the mixture into the pie and bake in the preheated oven for approx 45 minutes or until done.
  9. Sprinkle with icing sugar as desired.

Notes

  • Roast the pumpkin flesh with butter and cinnamon to bring out sweetness and soften before pureeing.
  • Whip egg whites separately and fold into the pumpkin mixture to create a lighter texture in the pie filling.
  • Dock the pie dough before baking to prevent bubbling and ensure even cooking.