🥧 Pumpkin-Pecan Pie Recipe 🥧
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
👩🍳 Description: Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy pumpkin and crunchy pecans with this Pumpkin-Pecan Pie recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any occasion, this pie brings together the warmth of seasonal spices and the richness of pecans, creating a dessert that’s both comforting and indulgent.
📌 Recipe Category: Pie
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, Fruit, Vegetable, Nuts, Thanksgiving, Oven, < 4 Hours
🌟 Rating: 4/5 ⭐ (1 Review)
- Calories: 458.7
- Fat Content: 23.3g
- Saturated Fat: 7.8g
- Cholesterol: 77.7mg
- Sodium: 514.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 58.1g
- Fiber: 3.7g
- Sugar: 38.9g
- Protein: 7.7g
🍽️ Servings: 8 | Yield: 1 pie
Ingredients:
- 2 cups canned pumpkin
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
📋 Instructions:
- Combine the pumpkin, sugar, spices, and salt in a bowl, mixing well.
- Add the eggs and evaporated milk.
- Beat until smooth, using a rotary beater or an electric mixer.
- Pour into the unbaked pie shell.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until a knife inserted halfway between the center and edge comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Crunchy Pecan Topping:
- Place the softened butter, brown sugar, and pecans in a bowl and mix until crumbly with a fork.
- Sprinkle over the cooled pie.
- Place the pie under the broiler (5 inches from the heat source) until the mixture begins to bubble, about 1 minute.
- Cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
✨ Tips & Tricks:
- For an extra festive touch, drizzle caramel sauce over the pecan topping.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
- Make the pie a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld and enhance the overall taste.
This Pumpkin-Pecan Pie is not just a dessert; it’s a symphony of autumnal flavors that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Enjoy the warmth and sweetness of the season in every delicious bite! 🍂🥧✨
