Posted by sherry on November 14, 2001 at 16:51:55:
In Reply to: fresh pumpkin pie posted by sandy on November 14, 2001 at 10:43:08:
FRESH PUMPKIN PIE
How to prepare pumpkin: Peel and remove seeds. Cut in
2-inch pieces. Cover with water and simmer 20 minutes (lid on
pan). Drain in colander; mash through and drain again. Ready
for pie recipe, following.
Pumpkin Pie (Fresh):
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3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c. pumpkin
1/2 tsp. salt
1 2/3 c. milk
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice or 1
tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp.
ginger and 1/4 tsp. cloves
3/4 c. sugar
Bake in a hot 425 degrees oven first 15 minutes. Reduce heat
to 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes. The last 15 minutes of baking,
prepare topping.
Topping:
1 Tbsp. soft butter
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
3 Tbsp. coconut
Blend together.
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FRESH PUMPKIN PIE
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6 c. cooked fresh pumpkin
2 c. sugar
1 c. canned milk
4 eggs
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
Cook pumpkin in salted water until tender. Then peel.
Put half of each ingredient into blender. The entire recipe
won't fit into the blender all at once. Blend until mixture is
thickened (puree). If needed, add 1 tablespoon flour. Pour
into pie shell and bake 10 minutes at 400 degrees, 55 minutes at 350 degrees.
Pie is done when knife inserted into center comes out clean.
Makes one 9-inch pie and one 8-inch pie.