Browse > Home /

Crunchy Pecan Pumpkin Pie

December 14, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baked, Baking, Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Baking Recipes, Snack

1 Comment

bing Crunchy Pecan Pumpkin Pie - This spectacular, crunchy, pecan pumpkin pie is irresistable. Perfect for Holiday gatherings, due to its amazing appearance, its tastes even better than it looks. An abundance of perfectly sweetened and spiced, pumpkin and pecans, become perfect partners for baking, in this celebration pie.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40-50 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Pumpkin
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Crunchy Pecan Pumpkin Pie

CRUST:
1 Pastry pie shell, flaky, 9-inch -uncooked

PUMPKIN LAYER:
3/4 c Pumpkin
2 T Light brown sugar, packed
1 lg Egg
2 T Sour cream
1/8 t Cinnamon
1/8 t Nutmeg, grated

PECAN LAYER:
3/4 c Corn syrup, light
1/2 c Light brown sugar, packed
3 lg Eggs
3 T Butter (unsalted), melted, cooled
1 1/3 c Pecans
2 t Vanilla
1/4 t Lemon rind, grated
1 1/2 t Lemon juice
1/4 t Salt

Directions to make Crunchy Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Step 1:Prepare pie shell. Keep chilled. Whisk together until smooth pumpkin, about 2 T brown sugar, 1 egg, sour cream, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Step 2:In another bowl, combine corn syrup, about 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 eggs, about 3 T butter, vanilla, lemon rind, lemon juice and salt. Stir in pecans. Spread the pumpkin layer into the pie shell, then carefully spoon the pecan mixture over it.
Step 3:Bake in the upper third of a preheated 425 degree F. oven for 20 minutes, then reduce to 350 degrees F. for 20-30 minutes more. The filling will puff slightly, but the center will not be completely set. Cool on a rack.
Step 4:**Reheat in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Image Source: thedabble

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Sweet Ham Bake

July 13, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baking, Buffet, Easy Baking Recipes, Main Course, Supper

Leave a Comment

ham Sweet Ham Bake - A great way for the family to “ham it up” together! A sweet, succulent, oven baked ham recipe, with a splash of the tropics added, with a simple fruit sauce. Slightly spiced and rubbed with a mustard, brown sugar mixture before baking, this one makes the tastebuds come alive!Prep Time: 15 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Ham, Fruit
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Sweet Ham Bake

5 pounds Ham
1/2 cup Brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dry mustard
Whole cloves

Cumberland Sauce:
1 cup Apple jelly
1/4 cup Orange juice
1/4 cup Lemon juice
1/4 cup Apple juice
2 tablespoons Honey
1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Directions to make Sweet Ham Bake

Step 1:Remove skin from ham; score the surface with shallow diagonal cuts, making diamong shapes. Mix brown sugar and mustard; rub into fat of ham. Insert a whole clove in center of each diamond shape. Place ham in a large roaster with a baking rack. Bake, uncovered at 325~ for 20 - 22 minutes per pound.
Step 2:FOR SAUCE, combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring often. Serve over the sliced ham.

Image Source: Scandblue

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Best Brown Sugar Pie

June 9, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baked, Dessert, Easy, Easy Baking Recipes, Snack

Leave a Comment

  Best Brown Sugar Pie - This divine baking recipe came right from Grandma’s kitchen. A mouth watering brown sugar pie that is very easy to make. and sinfully delicious! We topped it off with some fruit, and the blend of the two flavors is awesome.Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45-60 mins
Main Ingredient: Pie
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Best Brown Sugar Pie

1/4 c Butter,at room temperature
6 tb All-purpose flour
1/2 c Heavy cream
2 c Firmly packed brown sugar
2 Eggs,lightly beaten
2 ts Vanilla extract
1 c Fresh or frozen,defrosted berries or peaches for garnish

Directions to make Best Brown Sugar Pie

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lay 1 of the prepared pie dough on bottom of 8inch pie plate.
Step 2:Stir the butter with the flour in a heavy saucepan over low heat to make a smooth paste. Whisk in the cream and sugar. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, and simmer the filling until it thickens, about 3 minutes, whisking constantly.
Step 3:Add a small portion of the warm liquid to the eggs, then stir them into the pan. Stir in the vanilla. Strain the filling into the lined pie pan.
Step 4:Top with the other pie dough and crimp the edge decoratively to seal. Cut 4 to 5 slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Bake until the crust is nicely browned and the filling is set, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serve with the fresh berries or peaches.

Image Source:

Tags: , , ,