PUMPKIN PIE WITH PEPITA NUT, AND GINGER TOPPING

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Pumpkin Pie with Pepita Nut, and Ginger Topping image

Provided by Jeanne Kelley

Categories     Milk/Cream     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Sauté     Christmas     Thanksgiving     High Fiber     Almond     Pecan     Pumpkin     Fall     Seed     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Topping:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons unsalted raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
Large pinch of salt
2 tablespoons slivered crystallized ginger
Filling:
1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon mild-flavored (light) molasses
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
Ingredient info: Pepitas can be found at many supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and at Latin markets.

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Roll out dough disk on lightly floured surface to 13-inch round. Transfer crust to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Press crust evenly onto bottom and up sides of dish. Trim dough overhang to 1 inch. Fold overhang under, forming high-standing rim 3/4 inch above sides of dish. Crimp edges decoratively. Freeze crust until firm, about 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen. Cover with plastic wrap after crust is firm.
  • For topping:
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add almonds, pecans, and pepitas; sauté until nuts brown slightly and pepitas begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle brown sugar and salt over; stir until sugar melts and nuts are coated with glaze, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in crystallized ginger. Cool topping in skillet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store airtight at room temperature.
  • For filling:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Line frozen pie crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake crust until sides are set, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Bake just until crust is set and sides are pale golden, 5 to 7 minutes longer. Remove crust from oven. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Combine pumpkin, both sugars, molasses, flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt in medium bowl. Whisk until well blended. Whisk in eggs and egg yolk, then cream. Pour filling into warm crust. Sprinkle topping evenly around edge of filling, forming 11/2-inch border (some of topping may sink into filling). Bake pie 20 minutes. Remove pie from oven and wrap foil collar around edge of crust and topping to prevent pie from browning too quickly. Return pie to oven and continue to bake until crust is golden and filling is set in center (center may move very slightly when dish is gently shaken), 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer pie to rack and cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Latifa Tamim
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This is the best pumpkin pie recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The pie is always a hit with my family and friends.


Michael Denzel
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This pumpkin pie is absolutely delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is smooth and creamy. The pepita nuts and ginger add a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Juliana AAF
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. I love the way the pepita nuts and ginger add a unique flavor to the classic pumpkin pie filling.


Saloma Fuliese
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This pumpkin pie is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors of pumpkin, ginger, and pepita nuts are perfectly balanced. I love that this recipe is also relatively easy to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was a


Sadie. Ytwz
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I made this pie for a potluck dinner and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Danyal Khattak
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This pumpkin pie is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. I had some leftover from making pumpkin bread and I didn't want it to go to waste. This pie was the perfect solution. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious.


Kishan Ayaan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good pumpkin pie recipe for ages. This one is perfect. The crust is flaky and the filling is smooth and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Okeyo Oluoch
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I made this pie for my wife's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best pumpkin pie she's ever had. I'm not a big baker, but I was able to make this pie without any problems. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing.


Ranjit Kumar pandit
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This is the best pumpkin pie I've ever had! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of pepita nuts and ginger. They add a unique and delicious flavor that I've never tasted in a pumpkin pie before.


Md Shamim uddin
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I've never been a fan of pumpkin pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The ginger and pepita nuts add a really nice flavor that I didn't expect. I will definitely be making this again.


Rokib Rokib
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This pumpkin pie is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's beautiful to look at and even better to eat. I made it for my family's Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Haris Nasar
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I love the addition of pepita nuts and ginger to this classic pumpkin pie recipe. It gives it a unique and delicious flavor. I also appreciate that the recipe is relatively easy to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this


Ayindeadijat Oduntan
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This is a must-try fall recipe! The combination of pumpkin, pepita nuts, and ginger is divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was smooth and flavorful. I will definitely be making this a