Pumpkin-Pecan Pie Recipe for Charity
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Pumpkin-Pecan Pie
The Best of Both Worlds
During the Holiday Season you can expect to find pumpkin pie and pecan pie at gatherings you attend. I am usually torn about which to get. Are you? Well, now we don't have to choose! Better Homes and Garden Cookbook, Vol. 3 has a marvelous recipe for a pumpkin-pecan pie. Doesn't that sound scrumptious? Start a new Holiday Tradition this year.Since pumpkin pie and pecan pie are usually found together at holiday dinners, doesn't it make sense to combine them? It sounds like a perfect combination to me.
The Recipe for Pumpkin-Pecan Pie
Is In The Newest Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook
New Cook Book (Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbooks)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/29/2009)
Better Homes & Gardens Cookbooks have been favorites of mine for 3 decades. This new cookbook will be no exception. The recipe for the Pumpkin-Pecan Pie makes it a must-have for me.
Pumpkin-Pecan Pie Recipe
Try It For Yourself
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 15-oz. can pumpkin
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 recipe Pastry for Single-Crust pie (recipe below)
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare pastry. To transfer pastry, wrap around rolling pin. Unroll pastry into 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Ease pastry into plate without stretching it. Trim pastry to 1 inch beyond edge of pie plate. Fold under extra pastry. Crimp as desired.
2. For filling, in large bowl, stir together eggs, pumpkin, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon; mix well. Place pastry-lined pie plate on oven rack. Carefully pour filling into pastry shell. Sprinkle with pecans.
3. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted near center of pie comes out clean. Cool pie on wire rack. To store, cover and chill pie within 2 hours of serving. Makes 8 servings.
Pastry for a Single-Crust Pie: In bowl stir together 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp. salt. Using Pastry blender cut in 1/2 cup shortening until pieces are pea-size. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cold (iced) water over part of flour mixture; gently toss with fork. Push moistened dough to side of bowl. Repeat, using 1 tablespoon water at a time (4 or 5 tablespoons total), until flour mixture is moistened. Form dough into ball. On lightly floured surface flatten dough with
To Make Pumpkin-Pecan Pie
You Will Need
Oxo Good Grips 3-Piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 11/29/2009)
These stainless steel mixing bowls have a non-skid bottom to keep them in place while you work. Fully rounded interiors for easier scraping and mixing. Dishwasher safe.
Making Pumpkin-Pecan Pie
Will Be Easier With These
The Pumpkin Pie
Has Poetry Written About It
The pumpkin is native to the continent of North America. It was an early export to France; from there it was introduced to Tudor England, and the flesh of the "pompion" was quickly accepted as pie filler. The Pilgrims brought the pumpkin pie back to New England, but it subsequently died out in England itself.[4]John Greenleaf Whittier wrote in his 1850 poem "The Pumpkin"[5]
" Ah! on Thanksday, when from East and from West,
From North and from South comes the pilgrim and guest;
When the gray-haired New Englander sees round his board
The old broken links of affection restored;
When the care-wearied man seeks his mother once more,
And the worn matron smiles where the girl smiled before;
What moistens the lip and what brightens the eye,
What calls back the past, like the rich Pumpkin pie?"
Photo and article from Wikipedia, click to read the rest of the article.
Pumpkin Pie or Pecan Pie
Pick Your Favorite and Tell Us Why It's Better
Which Is The Best?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byPumpkin Pie
CherylK says:
Pumpkin. Although I do like Pecan Pie, it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without Pumpkin Pie.
Posted November 08, 2009
azpoppy says:
Ooh, hard choice. But, as others have said, pecan is a bit on the sweet side for me.
Posted November 05, 2009
kimmanleyort says:
That is one hard choice. But pumpkin has always been my favorite.
Posted November 05, 2009
shajo says:
I can't wait until Thanksgiving to sink my teeth into some yummy pumpkin pie!
Posted November 04, 2009
HorseAndPony says:
Pumpkin Pie. I love Pecans but the pies are always too sweet and we have issues with our blood sugar.
Posted November 04, 2009
Pecan Pie
bethd821 says:
I really like both, but since pumpkin gives me heartburn I usually have pecan.
Posted November 04, 2009
Pecan Pie
So Sweet and Delicious!
Pecan pie is a sweet custard pie made primarily of corn syrup and pecan nuts. It is popularly served at holiday meals and is also considered a specialty of Southern U.S. cuisine. Most pecan pie recipes include salt and vanilla as flavorings. Other ingredients such as chocolate and bourbon whiskey are popular additions to the recipe. Pecan pie is often served with whipped cream.Photo and article from Wikipedia, click to read the rest of the article.
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Will You Try the Pumpkin-Pecan Pie?
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- sandyspider sandyspider Nov 20, 2009 @ 10:08 am
- It just so happens that I have to bring dessert. Everyone is expecting pumpkin pies from me. I love to experiment with recipes. This family is way too traditional. Maybe I will make this anyway. Looks yummy! Thanks for adding it to Recipes, Reviews and Food Collection
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- divacratus divacratus Nov 11, 2009 @ 6:02 am
- Yummmm! I love any pie as long as it satisfies my sweet tooth!
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- puzzlemaker puzzlemaker Nov 10, 2009 @ 7:02 pm
- Looks fabulous!
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Nov 9, 2009 @ 8:19 pm
- Pecan pie always makes me think of When Harry met Sally a movie I love. Lovely lens and I am sure it is a good recipe.
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- Sylvestermouse Sylvestermouse Nov 9, 2009 @ 8:52 am
- I shared this recipe with my mother and she has already made it. It passed the "mom test". She said it is wonderful and my dad loved it!!!
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