Pumpkin puree is stirred up with brown sugar, cinnamon, eggs, corn syrup and a bit of vanilla, and then it 's poured into a prepared crust. Chopped pecans are sprinkled over the top, and then the pie is popped into the oven to bake and set. Serve cool wit
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
PREPARATION:
Mix together 3/4 to 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in 1 canned pumpkin, eggs, corn syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Pour mixture into pie shell and sprinkle with pecans. Arrange additional pecans, if desired, for a "pretty" pie.
Bake 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes. Cool. Serve with spicy whipped cream.
To Make Spicy Whipped Cream: In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Stir in 3/4 cup whipping cream and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Chill 1 hour. Whip until stiff.