Pumpkin Pie with Short Pastry Crust Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Pie with Short Pastry Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces pumpkin; 1 cup honey; 2 tablespoons molasses; 2 teaspoons cinnamon ground; 1/4 teaspoon allspice ground; 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground; 1 pinch salt; 4 large eggs; 1 cup cream heavy; 1/2 cup cranberries fresh, cooked, optional; 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 1 pinch salt; 4 tablespoons butter unsalted, cut into bits; 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening solid; 3 tablespoons water cold

Servings: persons

16 ounces pumpkin
1 cup honey
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons cinnamon ground
1/4 teaspoon allspice ground
1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
1 pinch salt
4 large eggs
1 cup cream heavy
1/2 cup cranberries fresh, cooked, optional
1 cup flour, all-purpose
1 pinch salt
4 tablespoons butter unsalted, cut into bits
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening solid
3 tablespoons water cold

1
SHORT PASTRY CRUST: Sift the flour and salt together into a large bowl.
2
With 2 knives or a pastry blender, cut in the butter and shortening until mixture is the texture of coarse crumbs.
3
Add only enough water to make a soft dough.
4
Form into a ball, wrap in wax paper and chill for at least 1 hour.
5
PIE: Roll the crust dough on a lightly floured surface to a 18 inch thickness and place in the bottom of a 10 inch pie pan.
6
Trim and flute the edges.
7
Preheat the oven to 450F (230C).
8
Combine the pumpkin, honey, molasses and spices in a food processor and process until well blended.
9
With the processor on, add eggs one at a time, processing a few seconds after each addition.
10
Transfer to a large bowl.
11
Beat the cream in a large bowl until doubled in volume.
12
Fold into the pumpkin mixture.
13
Pour into prepared pie shell and bake 10 minutes.
14
Reduce the heat to 350F (180C) F and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes longer.
15
Arrange cranberries in a circle on top of pie if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces pumpkin, 1 cup honey, 2 tablespoons molasses, 2 teaspoons cinnamon ground, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Pie with Short Pastry Crust falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Pie with Short Pastry Crust

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