Classic Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Happy October! The special ingredient for this week's @steemit-ironchef challenge is the Pumpkin. This festive fruit is very versatile and can be made into countless dishes, but I decided to go with the ultimate classic recipe: The Homemade Pumpkin Pie. Here you will learn how to make your very own pumpkin pie in just a few simple steps.

Ingredients

Crust
1 1/3 cups of Flour
1/2 cup of shortening
1/2 teaspoon of Salt
3-4 tablespoons of Cold Water

Filling
2 cups of Pumpkin Puree
12 oz can of Evaporated Milk
2 eggs
3/4 cup of Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon of All Spice
1/2 teaspoon of Ground Ginger
1/2 teaspoon of Salt

Step 1: Combine For Crust

Mix together the flour, salt and shortening needed for the crust.

Step 2: Add Water

Add the cold water to the mixture 1 tablespoon at a time. You will need 3 to 4 tablespoons, until the dough becomes workable

Step 3: Roll Out the Dough

On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a round shape, roughly 1/8 thick. It does not need to be a perfect circle, but it needs to be slightly larger than the outside diameter of the pie dish.

Step 4: Place the Dough in the Dish

This can be a tricky task. Use the roller as a tool to simplify the transfer. Be sure the pie dish is lightly greased.

Step 5: Mix the Filling

In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, brown sugar, salt and spices. Mix well.

Step 6: Pour Into Crust

Pour the Filling into the Pie Crust

Step 7: Bake

Bake the pie at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for roughly 50 minutes. It is finished when the pie is firm and does not jiggle when moved.

Step 8: Let It Set

Let the Pie set at room temperature before moving to the fridge to cool. Serve cold or re-heat in the oven to serve warm.

Step 9: Enjoy!

Don't forget the whipped cream!

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