Traditional Pumpkin Pie With A Walnut-Crunch Toppin

Name: Traditional Pumpkin Pie With A Walnut-Crunch Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; 3/4 cup white sugar; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 9 inches deep dish pie shells, unbaked; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; sweetened whipped cream; 3 tablespoons orange zest

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
3/4 cup white sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
9 inches deep dish pie shells, unbaked
3 tablespoons butter, melted
sweetened whipped cream
3 tablespoons orange zest

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Toss the walnuts, brown sugar and maple syrup in a small mixing bowl.
3
Combine the pumpkin, milk, sugar, eggs, spices and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well.
4
Transfer 3/4 cup of the walnut-sugar mixture to the bottom of the pie shell. Pour pumpkin batter over the walnut mixture.
5
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F; bake for an additional 40 to 50 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the pie's center comes out clean).
6
Cool pie on a baker's wire rack. Meanwhile, add butter to the remaining walnut-sugar mixture; stir until moistened. Sprinkle over the cooled pie. Broil about 5-inches form heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbly. Cool before serving.
7
Provide your guests with their choice of sweetened whipped cream or French vanilla ice cream with a sprinkling of orange zest, and get ready for the applause!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped, 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, and more.

Yes, Traditional Pumpkin Pie With A Walnut-Crunch Topping 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Traditional Pumpkin Pie With A Walnut-Crunch Topping

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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