So 2nd Man made a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, just a regular pumpkin pie recipe, but this time, it was made with the fresh roasted sugar pumpkins that we did last year.
CLICK HERE to see the original post on how we roasted them.
CLICK HERE to see the original post on how we roasted them.
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| Vacuum Sealed Roasted Pumpkin |
We had frozen them in 2 and 3 cup packages using our vacuum sealer, ending up with about 8 packages total after the roasting process. We thawed out a package for this pie. 2nd Man made a homemade pie crust but the only thing that was different from a normal pie was that we didn't use canned pumpkin.
It came out so wonderful and SO delicious. We could tell that it was not a standard pumpkin pie, it was a richer more complex flavor and that difference had to be the use of fresh (well, frozen from fresh) roasted pumpkin. Even the texture seemed different.
Of course, we just HAD to have whipped cream on top. I mean what pumpkin pie doesn't need that? And yes, both 2nd Man and I ate about half the pie in the first day. I'll have a separate post with the recipe.
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| Sugar / Pie Pumpkins |
Anyone ever grown these?
I grew a similar pumpkin in Tasmania ad it was a good all rounder. Your Pumpkin Pie caused some serious salivation and looked more delicious than the Banana Bread I've just retrieved from the oven!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Scotland! keep baking!
Ha, thank you. I bet your banana bread was delicious!! (banana bread is one of my faves). Thanks!!!
DeleteI agree, fresh is always best,, I freeze mine too, I use it for pumpkin loaves as well, and I even make ravioli with it,, we never had much luck growing pumpkins,, our season is so short here,, but there are lots to bought in September from down south of us,, the best pumpkins they say grow in the manure pile,, lol, not sure f thats true but I know they like rich soil,,your pie is the perfect amount of filling to crust ratio ( my husband said this, lol, ),,he's my blog helper,, my eyes,,
ReplyDeletePumpkin loaves, mmm!!!! I think we can grow them here but I'll have to check that out. And tell your hubby thanks, I do love pies that have the right ratio. Thank you for commenting!!!
DeleteI also make my own pumpkin puree and freeze. In fact I just used up my last frozen package and made mini pumpkin pies (using my mini muffin tins)for our family gathering that we just had Sunday.
ReplyDeleteWith all the other food that I had prepared, the mini pies where a big hit. Just the right size for a grab and go. :}
Mini pies are a great idea....bite size! Awesome, thanks!!
DeleteThat pumpkin pie looks sooo delicious! Give 2nd Man a gold star!! I can’t wait to see his recipe. Please include his pie crust recipe if he will share it.
ReplyDeleteI accidentally grew jack-o’-lantern pumpkins one year. I threw out the seeds and innards from my kindergarten-class pumpkin to compost in the garden. Some of the seeds germinated and I had pumpkins. They kinda took over that part of the garden, so they need a lot of space. Here is a very good article on growing pumpkins in Texas: https://www.texasgardener.com/pastissues/mayjun06/pumpkin.html
How about making some pumpkin scones now?
DeleteOMB, WANT A SLICE! hold the whipped creme please.
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ReplyDeleteNow your fresh pumpkin looks delish and so does your homemade pie.
I've seen pumpkin ravioli, and pumpkin pasta sauce before. Never tried it though. Enjoy!!!
That looks delicious. I make my pumpkin pies thin because I like them best that way. Sometimes, I bake thick pumpkin pie in a casserole dish without the crust to save time and calories. You make me want to grow pumpkins. I will take my whipped cream at a separate time.
ReplyDeleteYour pie looks delicious. Was on Cookstr for some Xmas morning ideas and ran across this recipe and thought of you both. Do catch the title of the book. Enjoy!! M
ReplyDeletehttp://www.cookstr.com/recipes/blanco-breakfast-tacos
Pumpkin pie is my favorite and 2nd Man's looks sooooo good! It's amazing how much better fresh produce is!
ReplyDeleteYour pie looks delicious! I have grown pie pumpkins in Ohio and yes, it is soooo much better than commercial canned pumpkin!!
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