Wheat-Free Pumpkin Pie
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
🥘 Yield: 1 9-inch pie
📖 Description: This delightful pumpkin pie recipe, inspired by “The Natural Gourmet” by Annemarie Colbin, is perfect for those with wheat sensitivities or anyone seeking a wholesome, flavorful dessert. Made with whole rolled oats and sweetened with real maple syrup, it’s not only wheat-free but also refined sugar-free. The rustic texture and rich taste make it a standout dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings.
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups whole rolled oats
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
📝 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare squash: Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Leave the seeds in and place cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes until soft.
- Prepare crust: While the squash is cooking, oil a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. In a large bowl, combine oats, brown rice flour, and almonds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, maple syrup, water, and salt. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir well to mix.
- Form crust: Wet your hands and press the crust evenly into the prepared pie plate from the center outward, going up the sides. Ensure to press into the corners of the pie plate.
- Par-bake crust: Bake for 5-7 minutes until the crust is set but not browned.
- Prepare filling: Once the squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out the seeds and discard. Scoop the pulp out of the skins and place it directly into a blender or food processor. You should have about 3 cups of squash pulp.
- Add eggs, maple syrup, salt, and spices to the blender or food processor with the squash. Process until smooth.
- Bake pie: Pour the filling into the prebaked pie crust and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes. Then, reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30 minutes more, until set.
- Chill and serve: Let the pie cool to room temperature, then chill thoroughly before serving.
This wheat-free pumpkin pie offers a delightful alternative to traditional recipes, with its wholesome ingredients and delicious flavor. Enjoy the warm spices and comforting texture of this seasonal favorite! 🥧🎃
