Crunchy Pecan Pumpkin Pie

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

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.

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Tags: Brown Sugar, Brunch, Butter, Cinnamon, Corn Syrup, Eggs, Holiday, Homemade, Juice, Lemon, Nutmeg, Nuts, Pecans, Pie, Pumpkin, Simple, Sour Cream, Spice, Sweet, Vanilla

Make Ahead Turkey Casserole

October 19, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Baking, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Baking Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, Supper

Ingredients to make Make Ahead Turkey Casserole

1 lb Pasta, tubular ie macaroni, cooked
2 c Turkey, 1 inch cubes, cooked
1 cn 28 oz Tomatoes, drained, chopped
500 ml Cottage cheese, low fat
1 c Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 Green onions, chopped
1 ts Marjoram, dried
1/2 ts Pepper, freshly ground
1/2 c Bread crumbs, fresh
1 tb Butter, cut in tiny cubes

Directions to make Make Ahead Turkey Casserole

Step 1:In lightly buttered 9x13 inch baking dish, toss together cooked pasta, turkey, tomatoes, cottage cheese, cheddar, green onions, marjoram and pepper. Sprinkle crumbs on top, dot with butter. (Casserole may be prepared up this point, covered and refrigerated for up to 4 hours.)

Step 2:Bake at 350F till casserole is bubbling and top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

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Tags: Bread Crumbs, Butter, Cheddar, Cheese, Cottage, Green Onions, Herbs, Kid Friendly, Meat, Oven Baked, Pasta, Quick, Simple, Spice, Tomato, Turkey, Vegetable

Sweet Ham Bake

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

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.

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Tags: Brown Sugar, Citrus, Dinner, Fruit, Galze, Ham, healthy, Meat, Mustard, Oven Baked, Quick, Sauce, Spice, Sweet