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

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Dessert - Pie, Thanksgiving dessert
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 218kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 -6 " round pie pumpkins seeded and cleaned

To make the filling:

  • 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
  • teaspoon ground cloves
  • teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 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

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: 1serving | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 240mg | Sugar: 32g