THE PILGRIM FATHER'S ORIGINAL PUMPKIN PIE - NORFOLK MILLION PIE
This is a very old English pumpkin pie recipe from Norfolk in East Anglia; it would have been known as Norfolk million pie - million being the old English word for a melon, marrow, pumpkin or any kind of gourd or squash. Please note, this is not the same as most of the modern North American pumpkin pie recipes, but is based on the original recipe from the 15th/16th century. As many of the Pilgrim Father's originated from East Anglia, this recipe undoubtedly crossed the Atlantic with them, and was probably served at their Thanksgiving dinner for the first harvest in the New World - pumpkins being in abundance there! You can use marrow or squash in this pie if you wish, it works just as well as it would have done in the 15th/16th Century! Please note, this recipe uses fresh pumpkin.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Pie
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 Pumpkin Pie, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the pumpkin in a colander over a pan of boiling water and steam for about 20 minutes or until tender. Mash to a pulp and allow to cool.
- Grease and line a 10 - 12" diameter round tin with the shortcrust pastry and reserve the trimmings for decoration.
- Prick the base, line with greaseproof paper and baking beans. Bake at 375F, Gas Mark 5, 190C for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the beans and paper and bake for a further 5 minutes.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar together with the nutmeg, ginger and ground cinnamon.
- Fold in the mashed pumpkin, currants or raisins and 4 tablespoons of milk and pour into the pastry case.
- Roll out the pastry trimmings and cut into strips with a pastry wheel.
- Brush the strips and the pastry edges with the remaining milk and position strips in a criss-cross lattice pattern over the pie top.
- Bake at 375F, Gas Mark 5, 190C for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until filling has set.
- Cut into wedges and serve warm or cold with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 107.5, Sodium 230.8, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 18.7, Protein 7.1
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Shine Lay
[email protected]This pie was a huge hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Md Shahjalal hossen Nirob
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pumpkin pie, but this one was really good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.
Bright courage
[email protected]This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.
Prokash Sardar
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for the holidays.
Abubakarr Bangura
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Su Mu
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Md Haibbr
[email protected]This pie is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm and comforting, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Skis Rampage
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how good this pie was. I'm not a big fan of pumpkin pie, but this one was really delicious. The crust was flaky and the filling was perfectly spiced.
Peceli Vakasisikakala
[email protected]This pie was a bit of a disappointment. The crust was dry and the filling was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Sekka Solids
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they all loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Brandon Watson
[email protected]This pie was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.
TJ Junior
[email protected]I've been making this pie for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Fahim FF
[email protected]This pie is the best pumpkin pie I've ever had! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is perfectly spiced. I highly recommend this recipe.
modaru hero
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pie didn't turn out as good as I had hoped. The crust was a little too thick and the filling was a little too sweet.
Noyon Akther
[email protected]This pie was a disaster! The crust was soggy and the filling was runny. I don't know what went wrong.
Mustafa Noor
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pumpkin pie. But I'm so glad I did! The pie was absolutely delicious. The crust was flaky and the filling was perfectly spiced.
Bernadine Clark
[email protected]This pie was so good! The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Jennifer Peaden
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are always delicious.
Kayden Knott
[email protected]This pumpkin pie was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was perfectly spiced. I would definitely make this pie again.