A delightful combination of two Autumn standards - apple and pumpkin - in this lightly spiced pie with a streusel topping.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
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- STREUSEL TOPPING:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, apple butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in eggs and evaporated milk. Pour into prepared pie shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted 2 inches from the center comes out clean. Sprinkle streusel topping over the pie, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
To make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine butter, flour, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans.