Sure, let’s dive into the delightful world of Praline-Pumpkin Pie! 🥧🎃 This recipe is a perfect blend of seasonal flavors, combining the rich sweetness of pumpkin with the crunchy goodness of praline topping, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy winter night, a festive Christmas feast, a joyful Hanukkah celebration, or a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner.
Praline-Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | All-purpose flour |
| 3 1/2 | Granulated sugar |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1/4 | Vegetable shortening |
| 3 | Pumpkin |
| – | 2% low-fat milk |
| 1 | Brown sugar |
| 1 | All-purpose flour (for topping) |
| 1/2 | Maple syrup |
| 1 | Bourbon |
| 3 | Ground cinnamon |
| 2 | Salt (divided) |
| 1 | Vanilla extract |
| 1/2 | Ground nutmeg |
| 1 1/2 | Ground allspice |
| 1/4 | Egg |
| 1/4 | Pecans |
| 2 | Brown sugar (for topping) |
| 1/3 | Maple syrup (for topping) |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare the Pie Crust:
- In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of flour with ice water, stirring until well-blended. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix 3/4 cup of flour, granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Cut in the vegetable shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add the ice-water mixture and mix until the flour mixture is moist.
- Gently press the mixture into a 4-inch circle between two sheets of plastic wrap.
- Roll the dough into an 11-inch circle and chill for 10 minutes until the plastic wrap can be easily removed.
- Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray, removing one sheet of plastic wrap.
- Fold the edges of the dough under and flute them. Pierce the bottom and sides with a fork.
- Cover the dough with a 10-inch square of foil and place pie weights evenly over it.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F, then cool on a wire rack. Remove the foil and pie weights.
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, 2% low-fat milk, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, maple syrup, bourbon, ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of salt, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and egg. Mix well with a whisk.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the pumpkin filling into the prepared crust.
- Bake at 400°F for 40 minutes, shielding the edges of the crust with foil after 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Praline Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine the pecans, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of maple syrup.
- Sprinkle the praline mixture evenly over the pie.
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Final Bake:
- Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the filling is set.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
This Praline-Pumpkin Pie is a true crowd-pleaser, with its irresistible combination of creamy pumpkin filling and crunchy, caramelized pecan topping, all nestled in a flaky, golden pie crust. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, from the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice to the sweet notes of maple syrup and bourbon, creating a dessert experience that’s both comforting and indulgent. Whether enjoyed on a chilly winter evening or as the grand finale to a festive holiday meal, this pie is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds! 🍂🥧
