Pumpkin pie
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Antony Worrall Thompson shows how to make your own pumpkin pie in eight simple steps - no need to be spooked!
Ingredients
- For the pastry
- For the filling
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450 g/1lb prepared weight pumpkin flesh, cut into 1in/2.5 cm chunks
2 large eggs plus 1 yolk (use the white for another dish)
3 oz/75g soft dark brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ level teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
½ tsp ground allspice
½ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp ground ginger
10 fl oz/275 ml double cream
Preparation method
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Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
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Use a shop bought sweet crust pastry case, about 9 inch/23 cm diameter and 1½ inches/4 cm deep.
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To make the filling, steam the pumpkin then place in a coarse sieve and press lightly to extract any excess water.
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Then lightly whisk the eggs and extra yolk together in a large bowl.
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Place the sugar, spices and the cream in a pan, bring to simmering point, giving it a whisk to mix everything together. Then pour it over the eggs and whisk it again briefly.
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Now add the pumpkin pureé, still whisking to combine everything thoroughly.
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Pour the filling into your pastry case and bake for 35-40 minutes, by which time it will puff up round the edges but still feel slightly wobbly in the centre.
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Remove the pie from the oven and place the tin on a wire cooling rack. Serve chilled (stored loosely covered in foil in the fridge) with some equally chilled créme fraïche, but warm or at room temperature would be fine.
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From Saturday Kitchen
Less than 30 mins preparation time
30 mins to 1 hour cooking time
Serves 8
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