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This is an excellent pie. The layers remain separate and distinct, and the flavors compliment each other beautifully. Note: use Unbaked 9-inch pie shell Nice holiday pie recipe! Ingredients:
1 unbaked pie shell |
1 large egg, slightly beaten |
1 cup pumpkin purée (fresh cooked or canned) |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon heavy cream, half-and-half or whole milk |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, rounded |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
pecan layer |
2 large eggs, slightly beaten |
2/3 cup light corn syrup (karo) |
1/2 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons butter, melted |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. For the pumpkin layer, combine 1 egg, pumpkin, 1/3 cup sugar, cream, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.
3. Spread gently over bottom of unbaked pie shell.
4. For the pecan layer, combine 2 eggs, corn syrup, 1/2 cup sugar, butter and vanilla.
5. Stir in pecans.
6. Gently spoon mixture over pumpkin layer in pie shell.
7. Bake for 50 minutes.
8. Cool and serve with ice cream or whipped cream if desired
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