Dessert of the Day: Pecan Pumpkin Pie

November 23, 2010 3:19 pm

Yes, it may be considered cliche, but absolutely no Thanksgiving dinner is complete without a delicious and creamy pumpkin pie. Even though it wasn't enjoyed at the first Thanksgiving (although the Pilgrims did eventually figure out how to make a spicy pumpkin pudding), pumpkin pie is undeniably an American tradition. Almost every home this Thursday will have a pumpkin pie on their table for dessert...but this year, make your pie stand out among the other pumpkin-flavored pies, cakes, and cookies.

Nothing beats a home-made pumpkin pie, and this recipe for Pecan Pumpkin Pie is a fabulous choice. Even if you're crunched for time, this dessert can be prepared and baked in about 70 minutes. Made with simple ingredients, this pie will be sure to delight everyone at the table and uphold the classic Thanksgiving tradition.

Ingredients
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup white sugar
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
3 eggs
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Preparation
1. Mix together one egg, pumpkin, 1/3 cup sugar and spice; spread over bottom of pie shell.

2.Combine 2 eggs, corn syrup, 1/2 cup sugar, butter and vanilla.

3. Stir in pecans. Spread over pumpkin mixture.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 50 minutes or until filling is set.

Tip: Make your pie extra special by making your own pumpkin pie spice (1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon of ground allspice, and an 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg).