The Ultimate Pumpkin Pie

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The Ultimate Pumpkin Pie

 

Recipe By : Bon Appetit, November 1993

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pies & Pastry Holiday

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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Crust

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup chilled butter -- cut into pieces (1

-- stick)

3 tablespoons whipping cream

Filling

3/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon packed golden brown sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon salt -- (generous)

1 16 ounce can solid pack pumpkin

3/4 cup whipping cream

1/2 cup sour cream

3 large eggs -- beaten to blend

1/4 cup apricot preserves

 

For crust: Preheat oven to 350øF. Blend first 3 ingredients in processor until

mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cream and process until moist clumps form.

Gather dough into ball, flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill 15 minutes.

 

Roll out dough on floured surface to 14-inch round. Transfer dough to 9-inch

glass pie dish. Trim overhang to 1 inch. Fold overhang under. Make cut in

crust edge at 1/2 inch intervals. Bend alternate edge pieces inward. Freeze 15

minutes.

 

Line crust with foil, pressing firmly. Bake until sides are set, about 10

minutes. Remove foil. Bake crust until pale brown, about 10 minutes more.

Reduce oven temperature to 325øF.

 

Spread preserves over crust; pour in filling. Bake until filling puffs at edges

and center is almost set, about 55 minutes. Cool on rack. Cover; chill until

cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)

 

For filling: Using whisk, mix first 6 ingredients in bowl until no lumps remain.

Blend in pumpkin, whipping cream, sour cream and eggs.

 

Spread preserves over crust; pour in filling. Bake until filling puffs at edges

and center is almost set, about 55 minutes. Cool on rack. Cover; chill until

cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)

 

Serves 8.

 

Converted by MC_Buster.KES/19 Dec 99

 

 

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NOTES : Pumpkin pie was introduced to the holiday table at the Pilgrim's second

Thanksgiving in 1623. Decorate this American classic with some whipped cream, or

serve the cream alongside.