Pumpkin Pie with Candied Pecan Topping

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Pumpkin Pie with Candied Pecan Topping

Pumpkin Pie: the BEST way to end your holiday meal! Easy to make, with a creamy spiced filling and flaky crust. Slices beautifully & can be made ahead.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Cooling Time2

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: pie

Keyword: pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie recipe

Servings:

Calories: 293kcal

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Pie

1/2 batch Perfect Pie Crust from Scratch, prepared & chilled
15 ounces pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated (or 1/2 teaspoon pre-ground)

For the Candied Pecan Garnish (optional)

1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
1 egg white
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons orange zest

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Instructions

For the Pumpkin Pie

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
On a floured surface, roll out the pie dough to about 2-inches larger than the diameter of your pie plate.
Line the pie plate with the dough, trim off excess, and crimp the edge.
Line the pie shell with parchment, fill with pie weights (or dry beans or rice), and par bake for 20 minutes.
Place the pumpkin puree, cream, brown sugar, eggs, spices, salt, and vanilla in a large bowl and whisk together until well incorporated.
Transfer the filling to the reserved pie shell.
Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees F, then lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes, or until set around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
Cool completely. Garnish with Candied Pecans just before serving.

For the Candied Pecan Garnish

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Place the pecan halves in a bowl and add the egg white. Stir to coat.
Place the brown sugar, spices, salt, and zest in a small bowl, and stir to combine. Add the mixture to the nuts and toss, coating the nuts.
Transfer the nuts to a parchment-lined baking sheet, in a single layer, and bake for 60 minutes. Nuts will become crisp as they cool.

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Notes

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