Fall is here, and the air is filled with the tempting aromas of pumpkin and pecan. Whether you prefer a classic pumpkin pie or a decadent pecan pie, there's a perfect recipe out there for you. In this article, we'll explore the world of pecan and winter squash pies, providing you with everything you need to know to create a pie that will be the star of your next gathering.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
PECAN PUMPKIN PIE
A rich, crispy pecan topping and maple syrup lend a mouthwatering twist to creamy pumpkin pie. -Deborah Whitley, Nashville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. In a large bowl, beat eggs, pumpkin, syrup, sugar, cream, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth; pour into crust. , For topping, in a large bowl, combine eggs, pecans, sugar and syrup; spoon over top., Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Bake until crust is golden brown and top of pie is set, 40-45 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. If desired, serve with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BETTER THAN PUMPKIN PIE
Looks like pumpkin, tastes like pumpkin, but it's butternut squash!
Provided by Barbara
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Butternut Squash
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place squash in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and simmer over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and cool.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a blender or food processor, combine butternut squash, brown sugar, cornstarch, egg, milk, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. Process until smooth. Pour into the unbaked pie shell.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a table knife comes out clean when inserted in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 188.5 mg, Sugar 21.4 g
PECAN PUMPKIN PIE I
A combination of the best pies: Pecan and Pumpkin!
Provided by Sheila J Grieshaber
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine eggs, sugars, flour, spices and salt. Blend in pumpkin. Gradually add milk; mix well.
- Pour into 9-inch pie shell. Bake in 450 degree F (230 degrees C) oven 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake 40 to 50 minutes longer.
- Sprinkle pecan mixture over pie the last 10 minutes before removing from the oven.
- To Make Topping: Combine 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup whole pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 399 mg, Sugar 61.7 g
PUMPKIN PECAN PIE I
Here's a combination of holiday favorites!
Provided by Carla
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir together one egg, pumpkin, 1/3 cup sugar and spice. Spread over bottom of pie shell.
- Combine 2 eggs, corn syrup, 1/2 cup sugar, butter and vanilla. Stir in nuts. Spoon over pumpkin mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes until filling is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 248.3 mg, Sugar 22.6 g
BUTTER PECAN PUMPKIN PIE
This pie was always a family favorite at holidays. Everyone thought I'd worked all day to make it, but it's actually so easy to assemble. It's handy to have in the freezer when unexpected company stops in for coffee and dessert. -Arletta Slocum, Venice, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°. , Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack or until edge is golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. , Spread ice cream into crust; freeze until firm, 2 hours. , In a small bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; fold in whipped cream. Spread over ice cream. Cover and freeze until firm, 2 hours. May be frozen for up to 2 months., Remove from freezer 15 minutes before slicing. If desired, drizzle with ice cream toppings and dollop with additional whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PUMPKIN PECAN WHOOPIE PIES
These whoopie pies are chock-full of pumpkin flavor-a perfect treat for fall! For a finishing touch, I like to roll the outside edges in mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts and dust with cinnamon sugar. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 20 whoopie pies
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, water, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool., For filling, combine flour and salt in a small saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, until completely cooled., In another bowl, beat shortening, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add chilled milk mixture; beat until light and fluffy, about 7 minutes. Spread about 3 tablespoons filling on each bottom of half the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator. If desired, roll the filled pies in pecans or chocolate chips and sprinkle with additional cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
WINTER SQUASH PIE
When I was a kid, everybody made pumpkin pie from a can and I didn't get it. There were beautiful squashes in the fields in October and November just screaming to be made into a fresh pie, which is why I love to make a sweet, beautiful faux pumpkin or squash pie.
Provided by Jonathan Waxman
Categories dessert
Time 4h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the squash in half, sprinkle both halves with the salt and sugar, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter. Bake in a casserole for one hour or until tender. Remove from oven and let cool. (Note: The squash can be roasted and scooped from the skin 3 days in advance.)
- Put the flour onto a clean surface or into a large bowl and make a well in the center. To the well, add the salt, the sugar, the butter, and 1 tablespoon cold water (add more if needed). With your fingertips, push the flour and butter together until large clumps form. Scoop the mixture together and with the heel of your hand, push until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or freeze for up to 2 weeks.
- Dust a clean surface with flour; with the end of a rolling pin, pound the chilled dough into a large disc.
- Roll the dough to fit an 11-inch pie plate: start from the center and roll away from yourself. Transfer the dough to the pie plate and gently press the dough into the plate and chill for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place a large piece of parchment over the dough and weigh it down with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until the edges are golden brown, 15-20 minutes, rotating once. Remove from the oven, pour the beans into a heat-proof pan, and cool the crust. (Note: The crust can be rolled out and pre-baked up to 3 days in advance. After cooling, cover with plastic wrap or foil and store at room temperature.)
- For the filling, remove and discard the seeds from the cooked squash. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Add the cream, eggs, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, pinch of salt, lemon zest, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk to combine, leaving the squash chunky.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Bake until the custard is set and golden-brown, 40-50 minutes.
- Let cool and serve with cinnamon-flavored whipped cream.
WINTER SQUASH/PUMPKIN PIE
I do not like canned or processed pumpkin. I looked years for a recipe i like and this is it. To spice it up a bit try Captain Morgans spiced Rum. Prep time does not include the time to cook the squash or make the pie shell.
Provided by JanaBird
Categories Pie
Time 1h10m
Yield 1-2 pies, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash-peel and cube fresh pumpkin or squash.
- Steam for one hour.
- Drain in a colander for a long time mashing the pumpkin periodically.
- This mixture freezes well in zip bags.
- In a large bowl combine the squash, milk, eggs, rum and vanilla, mix well.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the pie shell.
- Bake at 300°F for one hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 117.9, Sodium 274.1, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.3, Protein 6.4
PUMPKIN (OR SQUASH!) PIE
I bought a HUGE white squash at our local farmer's market this weekend; the little old lady selling it told me that I could get "5-6" pies out of it. Well, there was enough squash to make EIGHT PIES! So, I made two and froze the rest of the filling. Anyway, this recipe produces a spectacular pumpkiny custard, and you CAN replace the pumpkin with a mild-flavored squash; simply remove the seeds and rind, cut into chunks and boil until soft. Then puree, and voila--you have what usually comes in the cans! Originally from the Joy of Cooking.
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Pie
Time 55m
Yield 1 9inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 deg F.
- Whisk eggs; add rest of ingredients.
- Warm pie crust in oven until hot to touch, letting custard stand at room temperature.
- Pour mixture into crust and bake till center of filling seems set but quivery, like gelatin, when the pan is nudged, 35-45 minutes.
- Let cool completely on a rack before slicing!
- Refrigerate for up to one day.
- Serve cold, at room temp, or slightly warmed, with whipped fresh cream.
- ENJOY!
PUMPKIN AND PECAN PIE
Whenever we have family gatherings during the holidays, this is one of the favorite desserts. It's a nice variation on traditional pumpkin pie.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add pumpkin, eggs, corn syrup and vanilla; beat well. Pour into the pastry shell. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Place pecan halves around the outer edge of filling. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350°; bake 25 more minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
PECAN PUMPKIN PIE II
This is a great way to combine two holiday favorites.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Add pumpkin, then blend in milk.
- In a separate bowl, beat the 2 whole eggs and separated egg yolk until light. Stir into pumpkin mixture. Beat the remaining egg white until soft peaks form, then fold into pumpkin mixture.
- Sprinkle 1/2 of the pecans onto the unbaked pie shell. Pour pumpkin mixture over these, then sprinkle remaining pecans on top. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake 20 more minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. The filling will be slightly puffed, but will fall evenly upon cooling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 287.3 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
CARAMEL-PECAN PUMPKIN PIE
This is the perfect Thanksgiving Day dessert! This recipe gives you the best of both words, pecan pie and pumpkin pie in one. It's delicious, rich, and mouthwatering! It will look like you spent hours, but it's really very easy to make. You'll definitely receive compliments and repeated requests for this dish.
Provided by LISACAS1
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Beat the eggs, pumpkin, and half-and-half together in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in the sugar, flour, lemon zest, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice until evenly blended. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared pie shell. Cover the edges of the pie with aluminum foil strips to prevent burning.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the pecan caramel topping by mixing the brown sugar, pecans, and butter together in a bowl until evenly blended. Carefully spoon over the top of the pie. Continue baking the pie until the topping is golden and bubbly, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes more. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 63.5 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 378.1 mg, Sugar 41.3 g
ULTIMATE PUMPKIN PIE
Did you know that the variety of pumpkin used in canned pumpkin purée is very close to sweet winter squashes like butternut and honeynut? Making your own fresh purée from these varieties will give you the best possible pumpkin pie, one that's both ultracreamy and richly flavored. Just don't be tempted to halve the whole squash and bake it still in the skin. Cutting it into cubes allows for the most evaporation and condensation for the best texture and taste. If using a glass or ceramic pie pan, you might want to parbake the crust. Since glass doesn't conduct heat as well as metal, the crust may not cook through if you don't parbake.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories pies and tarts, dessert
Time 3h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place two racks in the oven: one in the lower third and one in the upper third. Place a rimmed baking sheet on the lower oven rack and heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line another rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spread butternut squash on it. Drizzle squash with 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream, sprinkle with granulated sugar and dot the top with butter. Roast on the upper rack, stirring once or twice, until squash is very tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
- Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch metal pie pan. Fold over any excess dough, crimping the edges. Transfer to the freezer for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. (This helps the crust hold its shape so the edges don't slump.)
- When the squash is soft, transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes (and up to a few hours). Raise the oven temperature to 425 degrees.
- In a food processor or blender, purée the squash with the remaining cream until smooth. Add eggs, brown sugar, spices, bourbon and salt, and pulse to combine. The mixture should be very smooth.
- Pour mixture into the chilled pie shell. Carefully transfer pie to the hot baking sheet on the bottom rack. Bake for 10 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 300 and continue to bake until the crust is golden and the center jiggles just slightly when shaken, 35 to 45 minutes longer. Transfer pie to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely before serving. Pie can be baked up to 24 hours ahead of serving; do not refrigerate before serving.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, roast the squash or pumpkin before using it in the pie.
- Use a combination of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, to give the pie a warm and autumnal flavor.
- Add a little bit of citrus zest, such as lemon or orange, to brighten up the flavor of the pie.
- If you don't have a pie crust, you can use a store-bought one or make your own using a simple recipe.
- Be sure to pre-bake the pie crust before filling it to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
Conclusion:
With its creamy, sweet filling and flaky crust, pecan winter squash or pumpkin pie is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other autumn gathering. By following the tips above, you can make a pie that is sure to impress your family and friends. So why not give it a try this holiday season?
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