I can officially say I have made a pumpkin pie that is worthy of praise
(which basically means it was edible and didn't look too terrible).
I even used the pumpkins that we had for Halloween
(I know , I know...but I've learned so much from my good Mother-in-Law about being resourceful).
Pumpkin pie is Ryan's favorite fall treat and I've been wanting to feel confident making a delicious pie for awhile.
I have a friend who makes perfect pies every time *yummy*,
and a Mother-in-Law who does the same.
My memory of my mother making pies was seeing the frustration of trying to get the dough just right and then placing it Just-So in the pie pan...just to crumple it all up and start over again.
Of coarse, when hers were finally finished, they were no less than perfect.
I set all intimidation aside and set out to make my own pumpkin pie!
Who better to practice on than a houseful of little anxious mouths, awaiting a fall goodie?
Enough about the pie-making, I'm just happy I finally did it!
5 comments:
That pie was so good. Sadly it's all gone already! Both of them. Can anyone please make me some pumpkin pie that rocks cause I'm jones'in for more!
I love me some pumpkin pie. I want to make one too. I just can't seem to get a homemade crust down...argh! Wanna teach me?
Yumm!! That is one of my favorite teats too! I made last year that was okay. You need to post your recipe.
Ummm, I'm sorry... but do I see an actual leaf on your pie??? I think you've gone above and beyond average here. :] What I want to know is how you converted your actual pumpkins in to pie. They don't sell canned pumpkin in England and I'm putting on Thanksgiving in a couple of weeks... HELP!!
Love,
April
disclaimer....that is not my picture...our pie was gone before any pictures could be taken. I do like the leaf idea though. :)
April,
I just cleaned out the pumpkin really well, cut it into large pieces and roasted it in a 9x13 dish (skin side up) at 400 for about an hour (til it's soft). When it's done, the skin peels right off. then I just put it in a food processor (or blender) and pureed it. (I didn't add anything else.). Then you can just add it as the pie recipe calls for. (I did have to drain off a little of the juice from the pureed pumpkin. It's delicious! The little, round sugar pumpkins work the best, but I used big ones too.
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