Recipe For Homemade Pumpkin Pie With Fresh Pumpkin
Pumpkin pie is a classic dessert that is especially popular during the autumn season. While many people opt for canned pumpkin puree to make their pies, using fresh pumpkin can result in a more flavorful and satisfying pie. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe for homemade pumpkin pie using fresh pumpkin.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 small sugar pumpkin (about 2-3 pounds)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Follow these steps to make your homemade pumpkin pie:
Preparing the Pumpkin
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Cut the sugar pumpkin in half and remove the seeds and pulp. You can save the seeds for roasting later if you like.
3. Place the pumpkin halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
4. Remove the pumpkin from the oven and let it cool. Once it is cool enough to handle, scoop the flesh out of the pumpkin halves and place it in a bowl. Use a fork to mash the pumpkin flesh until it is smooth.
Making the Pie Crust
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Add the chilled, cubed butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your hands to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
3. Add the ice water to the bowl a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together into a ball.
4. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Assembling the Pie
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2. Roll out the pie crust dough on a floured surface until it is about ⅛ inch thick. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie dish and trim the edges.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, brown sugar, spices, and salt until well combined. Add the mashed pumpkin to the bowl and whisk until smooth.
4. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the pie crust and smooth it out with a spatula.
5. Bake the pie in the oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F and continue baking for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
6. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
Conclusion
Making homemade pumpkin pie with fresh pumpkin may take a little more effort than using canned pumpkin puree, but the result is well worth it. This recipe yields a rich and creamy pie with a buttery crust that will make your taste buds sing. Give it a try this fall and enjoy the delicious flavors of the season!