pumpkin pecan pie

Oelwein, IA
Updated on Oct 14, 2014

This is one of my family's favorites. Enjoy!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - unbaked pie shell
  • 2 large eggs (slightly beaten)
  • 1 pound can pumkin (or 2 cups)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 2/3 cups light cream or evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons soft butter
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans

How To Make pumpkin pecan pie

  • Step 1
    Blend together eggs and pumpkin.
  • Step 2
    Stir in sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
  • Step 3
    Blend in cream.
  • Step 4
    Turn into pie shell.
  • Step 5
    Bake in a hot oven (400) degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center of pie comes out clean.
  • Step 6
    Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Step 7
    Combine butter, brown sugar and pecans.
  • Step 8
    Gently drop by spoonfuls over cooled pie to cover top.
  • Step 9
    Broil 5" below heat until mixture begins to bubble about 3 minutes.
  • Step 10
    Watch carefully (if cooked too long, top will turn syrupy).
  • Step 11
    Cool on rack.

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Category: Pies
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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