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    Published: Oct 5, 2020 · Modified: Aug 10, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

    Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie

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    A closeup photo of a pilgrim pumpkin pie with a spoon and a pie crust leaf along with a title text overlay graphic

    Let's take a step back in time and visit with the pilgrims this Thanksgiving. Rustic Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie is an authentic pie baked in a pumpkin. It's as delightful to serve as it is to eat. It's a rustic pilgrim pumpkin treat.

    A closeup photo of a pilgrim pumpkin pie with a spoon and a pie crust leaf along with a title text overlay graphic

    You're going to love the flavor AND presentation of this charming rustic pumpkin pie.

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    • The ingredient list:
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    • What's the difference between a pilgrim pumpkin pie and a regular pumpkin pie?
    • What is the best way to eat this pie?
    • What should I do with all the pumpkin seeds?
    • Additional Thanksgiving dishes to grace your table:
    • Printable Recipe Card
    • Please comment if you've made this recipe.

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    If you've never roasted a real pumpkin in order to make a pumpkin pie, then you're missing out on part of the fun.

    And, If you've never served your pumpkin pie in an actual pumpkin (as the pilgrims did), let's change all that!

    Let's take a step back in time and visit with the pilgrims this Thanksgiving. Today's Rustic Roasted Pumpkin Pie Baked in a Pumpkin is as delightful to serve as it is to eat. It's not too spicy and not too sweet! - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    The ingredient list:

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • 3 pie pumpkins (approximately 6" in circumference), or 3 - ramekins
    • brown sugar
    • pumpkin purée
    • eggs
    • flour
    • evaporated milk
    • granulated sugar
    • vanilla extract
    • ground cinnamon
    • ground nutmeg
    • ground cloves
    • pumpkin pie spice
    • 1 round pie crust (optional for garnish)
    • egg
    • salt

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • Large mixing bowl
    • Small Bowls
    • Pumpkin Carving Tools
    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • Whisk
    • Measuring Cups and Spoons
    • Chef's Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Nutmeg Grater
    • Leaf Cookie Cutter (optional)
    Rustic Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie Baked in a Pumpkin - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    What's the difference between a pilgrim pumpkin pie and a regular pumpkin pie?

    The taste is just as delicious as a traditional pumpkin pie baked in a crust, but a pilgrim pumpkin pie is charming to serve and doesn't require fiddling around with a lot of pie dough.

    What is the best way to eat this pie?

    Make sure to scoop and eat the actual pumpkin flesh from the vessel as you're eating the pie.

    Since the entire pumpkin is baked in the oven along with the filling, the pumpkin will be soft and tender so don't miss out on all that extra flavor!

    Depending on your appetite, the serving size of a rustic pumpkin pie may be quite large for one person.

    I recommend cutting the entire pilgrim pumpkin pie in half and serving a half per person along with some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (not shown).

    Rustic Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie Baked in a Pumpkin - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

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    What should I do with all the pumpkin seeds?

    Excellent question!

    Follow the links listed below and you'll be taken to all sorts of pumpkin seed recipes I know you're going to love!

    • Bourbon Brown Sugar Pumpkin Seeds from Sweet ReciPEAS
    • Coconut Maple Roasted Pumpkin Seeds from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
    • 3 Tasty Pumpkin Seed Recipes from Kitchen Confidante
    • Spiced Honey Roasted Pumpkin Seeds from The Chunky Chef
    • Bourbon Bacon Pumpkin Seeds from Foodtastic Mom
    Rustic Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie Baked in a Pumpkin - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Additional Thanksgiving dishes to grace your table:

    • Turkey Bread Bowl with Spinach Dip Appetizer (pictured below)

    "Amaze your family and friends with this Thanksgiving Turkey Bread Bowl Appetizer with Creamy Spinach Ranch Dip. He’s super easy to recreate, and Mr.Tom Turkey’s tail feathers play double duty as the dippers. What could be more fun?"

    A vertical photo of a colorful turkey bread bowl filled with dip and with veggie tail feathers.
    • Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes with Squash and Apples
    • Pineapple Cardamom Cranberry Sauce
    • Colorful Sautéed Autumn Vegetables with Bacon 
    • Pretzel Roll Stuffing with Pine Nuts (pictured below)

    "Don't fool yourself into thinking this amazing pretzel roll stuffing with pine nuts should only be made for Thanksgiving. After your first bite, you'll be looking for reasons to make it all year long!"

    Overhead photo of a yellow casserole dish filled with pretzel roll stuffing and pine nuts.
    • Balsamic Basted Herb Roasted Turkey
    • Savory Pumpkin Sage Biscuits
    • Fall Fruit and Vegetable Chopped Salad (pictured below)

    "This fall chopped salad has all the colors and flavors you love about autumn! It will easily grace any table, for any occasion."

    Vertical title text collage of a colorful fall chopped salad with tongs in a big bowl.
    • Brown Bag Roasted Turkey
    • Rustic Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie (pictured below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!
    Vertical title text collage images of pilgrim pumpkin pie with acorns and leaves.

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    A Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie baked in a real pumpkin with a pie crust leaf on top.

    Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie

    Renee Goerger
    Let's take a step back in time and visit with the pilgrims this Thanksgiving. Rustic Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie is as delightful to serve as it is to eat. It's not too spicy and not too sweet!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Dessert - Pie, Thanksgiving dessert
    Cuisine American Comfort Food
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 218 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • whisk
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • baking sheet
    • parchment paper
    • ice cream scoop (optional) for cleaning out pumpkin
    • kitchen timer
    • nutmeg grater
    • chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • cooling rack
    • leaf cookie cutter optional

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 -6 " round pie pumpkins seeded and cleaned

    To make the filling:

    • 1½ cups roasted pumpkin pulp
    • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin purée
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ⅛ teaspoon grated nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1¼ cup evaporated milk

    For the garnish:

    • 1 9 9" round pie crust
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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    Instructions
     

    To make homemade roasted pumpkin purée:

    • Clean, seed, and quarter one pie pumpkin. Place on a baking sheet and roast at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool slightly, remove the flesh from the skin (discard the skin), and mash the flesh.

    To prepare the pumpkin bowls for the filling:

    • Clean and seed the remaining 2 pie pumpkins. Sprinkle the inside of the pumpkins with cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.

    To make the filling:

    • Preheat oven to 425-degrees F (220 degrees C)
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed pumpkin, pumpkin purée, brown sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, pie spice, nutmeg, cloves, 3 eggs, vanilla, and evaporated milk.
    • Place two of the cleaned pie pumpkins on a baking sheet and fill each with pumpkin pie filling. *Note - if you have any leftover, pour the remaining into a small baking dish or ramekin.
    • Carefully place into the oven and partially bake for 30 minutes.
    • While the pumpkin pies are baking, cut leaf shapes from the pie crust to garnish (optional).
    • If garnishing, remove the pies from the oven and gently place the pie crust leaves on top of each pie.
    • In a small bowl, whisk the final egg along with 1 tablespoon of water. Gently brush the egg wash on each pie crust leaf. 
    • Sprinkle the top with additional sugar and cinnamon and return to the oven for 50 minutes (or until the filling looks set and the pumpkin is soft when pierced with a toothpick.
    • Cool the pies completely before serving and serve at room temperature, or chilled. 
    • To serve, cut each pumpkin into 4 wedges.
    • Great with ice cream or whipped cream! Enjoy!!

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    Notes

    Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 240mgSugar: 32g

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's super easy and delicious pumpkin dessert as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Rustic Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie Baked in a Pumpkin - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

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    1. Lazy K says

      November 10, 2021 at 9:54 pm

      6" in CIRCUMFERENCE? My 'Jack Be Little' Mini Pumpkin are 10" in circumference.

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      • Renée says

        November 11, 2021 at 6:59 am

        The pumpkins I used were considered pie pumpkins and are smaller than pumpkins used for decorating.
        I found mine in the produce section of the grocery store.
        There are SO many sizes and varieties of pumpkins these days.
        The larger pumpkin may work, but you'd most likely have to make one large dessert, and the baking time will be much longer.
        I hope this is helpful, Lazy K.
        Renee

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    2. Shar says

      November 27, 2020 at 10:50 pm

      Looks like a fun recipe to try! Pilgrims didn’t have flour or ovens that first year though. The folks at the Plymouth museum believe that pumpkins were likely eaten like squash. Perhaps they used this recipe once four and ovens arrived on the scene. Can’t wait to try it.

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      • Renée says

        November 28, 2020 at 6:13 am

        Thanks for the information. I suppose I took some liberties on the title, but the recipe itself is delicious.
        Enjoy, Shar!

        Reply
    3. Sarah says

      October 21, 2019 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      I love how you made the pie IN the pumpkin. Very rustic, very meta.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        October 22, 2019 at 7:52 am

        Thank you, Sarah!
        Wish I could say I came up with the idea, but the pilgrims did 😉
        Renee

        Reply
    4. Jenn says

      October 21, 2019 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      Loving the festive pie crust garnish for this tasty pumpkin pie recipe! Thanks for all your creative ideas and recipes!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        October 22, 2019 at 7:52 am

        You're welcome, Jenn. It's my pleasure 🙂

        Reply
    5. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

      October 18, 2018 at 9:38 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous idea! I need to give this a try!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        October 25, 2018 at 6:55 am

        Thank you. I hope you will.

        Reply
    6. Marjory says

      October 17, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      Making the pie IN the gourd is genious! Love this recipe!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        October 25, 2018 at 6:56 am

        Thank you, Marjory!

        Reply
    7. Amanda Finks says

      October 14, 2018 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      I just love these pumpkin pies! Using the whole pumpkin makes this such a special dessert recipe!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        October 14, 2018 at 4:55 pm

        Thank you. I think so too!

        Reply
    8. Justine Howell says

      October 14, 2018 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Such a fun new idea to incorporate into our holiday baking with my kids, thanks!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        October 14, 2018 at 4:55 pm

        You're welcome. Glad you like this recipe!

        Reply
    9. Beth says

      October 14, 2018 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      These are so clever. I cooked a savory dish in a pumpkin once but never my pies! I love this!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        October 14, 2018 at 10:42 am

        Thank you. I've also made savory dishes in pumpkins but baking these pies were a first for me, too. They were delicious and so much fun to make!

        Reply
    10. Wilhelmina Wessel says

      October 14, 2018 at 9:47 am

      5 stars
      This is such a cool idea!!!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        October 14, 2018 at 10:42 am

        Thank you, Wilhelmina!

        Reply

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