Pumpkin Pie (E.D. Smith)
Delicious, creamy and smooth pumpkin pies (yes, this recipe is for 2 pies) made with one whole can of 796 mL E.D.SMITH® Pure Pumpkin make this traditional recipe is a family favourite. Feel free to modify the pumpkin pie spice amount to your liking. That's the benefit of making pies with E.D.SMITH® Pure Pumpkin, you can adapt to your own spice levels.
Pastry:
2½ cups all-purpose flour, unbleached (625 mL)
1 tsp. granulated sugar (5 mL)
½ tsp. sea salt (5 mL)
1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut in 1" cubes (250 mL)
½ cup ice water (125 mL)
Pie Filling:
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed (250 mL)
1 can E.D.SMITH® Pure Pumpkin (796 mL)
1 tsp. ground ginger (5 mL)
1½ tsp. ground cinnamon (7 mL)
½ tsp. ground cloves (2 mL)
½ tsp. ground nutmeg (2 mL)
½ tsp. sea salt (2 mL)
1½ cup heavy cream or evaporated milk (375 mL)
Preheat an oven to 425°F (220°C).
For the Pastry:
In the bowl of a food processor or by hand in a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Add cubed, cold butter and pulse several times or cut in with a fork or pastry mixer until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add in ice water a bit at a time and mix until a ball can be formed or dough begins to hold together.
Turn out to a lightly floured surface and gather together into a ball. Cut into 2 even pieces, press into discs, wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Remove both discs from the fridge and let them sit for 20 minutes. Remove plastic and roll both discs out onto the surface. Transfer both to their own 9" pie dish and flute edges.
Make the Filling:
Place eggs in a medium bowl and beat lightly. Add brown sugar, a whole can of Pure Pumpkin (796 mL), spices and salt. Stir ingredients together until well combined. Blend in heavy cream. Pour filling evenly into each prepared pie shell.
Bake both pies together in a preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and continue baking for 35-45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted 1" from the crust edge comes out clean and the filling is almost set in the centre.
Cool for an hour and then serve.
Makes 2 single crust 9" (23 cm) pies or 16 servings.
Cook's Notes:
- Simplify this recipe by using pre-made bought pie crust. Don't worry, we won't tell.
- For sweeter pies, add additional brown sugar, up to an additional ½ cup.