Crumb Crust Pumpkin Pie Recipes

PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the crust: Combine the gingersnaps, brown sugar, and ginger in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the cookies are fine crumbs. Drizzle the butter into the crumb mixture. Pulse 8 to 10 times to combine.
• Press the gingersnap mixture into the bottom, up the sides, and just over the lip of a 9-inch glass pie dish. Place on a half sheet pan and bake the crust for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool crust at least 10 minutes before filling.
• For the filling: Bring the pumpkin puree to a simmer over medium heat in a 2-quart saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the half-and-half, nutmeg, and salt. Stir and return the mixture to a simmer. Remove the pumpkin mixture from the heat and cool for 10 minutes.
• Whisk the brown sugar, eggs, and yolk until smooth in a large bowl. Add the pumpkin mixture and whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour the prepared filling into the warm pie crust and bake on the same half sheet pan until the center jiggles slightly but the sides of the filling are set, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a cooling rack for at least 2 to 3 hours before slicing. Pie can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance. Pie is best the day after it is made.
• For mini-pies: Evenly divide the crust mixture between 5 (5-inch) pie tins and bake on a half sheet pan for 5 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before evenly dividing the filling between the pans. Bake until the center juggles slightly but the sides of the filling are set, 25 minutes. Cool on a cooling rack for 2 hours. Spread 1 teaspoon of light brown sugar on the top of each pie. Melt the sugar using a torch to form a crispy top. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Slice a small piece of skin off the one side of the pumpkin so when laid on its side, the pumpkin will lay flat without rolling. Remove the stem and split the pumpkin in half from top to bottom, using a large cleaver and a mallet. Scoop out the seeds and fiber with a large metal spoon or ice cream scoop. Cut the fibers with kitchen shears if necessary. Reserve seeds for another use.
• Sprinkle the flesh with kosher salt and lay the halves, flesh side down, on a parchment paper-lined half sheet pan. Roast until a paring knife can be easily inserted and removed from the pumpkin, 30 to 45 minutes. Test in several places to ensure doneness.
• Remove the half sheet pan to a cooling rack and cool the pumpkin for 1 hour. Using a large spoon, remove the roasted flesh of the pumpkin from the skin to the bowl of a food processor. Process until the flesh is smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

THROWDOWN PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• For the crust:
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Add all the ingredients for the crust to a food processor and pulse until combined; it should feel like wet sand, and just come together.
• Spread the mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie pan, using your finger tips or the flat bottom of a glass. Firmly press the mixture over the bottom and sides of the pan.
• Put the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake until the crust is light brown and firm to the touch, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• For the filling:
• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
• Whisk together the eggs, yolks and sugars in a large bowl. Add the butter, pumpkin, cream, spices, salt and vanilla seeds and whisk to combine. Strain the mixture into a bowl.
• Pour the strained mixture into the baked pie crust and bake until almost set, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove and let come to room temperature. Refrigerate until chilled, if preferred.
• Cook's Note: The filling makes more than what is needed to fill the pie shell. You are able to freeze the excess. We made a double batch and it filled 3 pie shells very comfortably.
• For the whipped cream:
• Combine the cream, vanilla seeds, syrup and bourbon in a large chilled bowl and whip until soft peaks form.
• Garnish each piece of pie with a dollop of the whipped cream before serving.

CRUMB CRUST PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• Mix wafer crumbs, butter and sugar until blended; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate.
• Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually add milk, beating after each addition until blended. And dry pudding mix, pumpkin and spice; beat on low speed 1 min. or until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup COOL WHIP. Pour into crust.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Top with remaining COOL WHIP.

GINGERSNAP PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Combine cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a 9 inch pie pan. Press into sides. Bake for 5 minutes. Cool completely.
• Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, eggs, and milk. Blend with wire whisk until combined.
• Pour into crust. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour. Let cool. Refrigerate to chill.

CRUMB-TOPPED APPLE & PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface, unroll crust. Transfer crust to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edge. In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, flour, lemon juice and cinnamon. Spoon into crust., In another large bowl, whisk the pumpkin filling ingredients. Pour over apple mixture. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes., For topping, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly; stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over pie. , Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a knife inserted into pumpkin layer comes out clean (cover edge with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary). , Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

PUMPKIN PIE WITH MAPLE PECAN CRUMBLE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425˚F (215˚C).
• In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt and stir until evenly mixed.
• Add the eggs, maple syrup, heavy cream, and vanilla. Slowly stir until evenly incorporated.
• Place the pie crust in a 9-inch (23 cm) pie pan and shape.
• Carefully pour pie filling into pan.
• Bake for 15 minutes at 425˚F (215˚C).
• Reduce heat to 350˚F (175˚C) and bake for 40 minutes.
• For the crumble, combine pecans, maple syrup, and salt. Stir until well combined.
• Place pecans on a parchment paper-lined baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350˚F (175˚C).
• Once cooled, crush the caramelized pecans in a plastic bag.
• Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup to crushed pecans and top cooled pie.
• Enjoy!

TWO-CRUST PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine pumpkin, raisins, brown sugar, flour, orange juice concentrate and the spices in a bowl.
• Divide pastry in slightly unequal halves, roll out larger portion on lightly floured board, and line pie pan. Spoon in pumpkin mixture. Dot with butter. Cover with top crust. Seal and crimp edges, brush with cream, and cut a few decorative slits in top for steam to escape.
• Bake 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees, and continue baking until the crust is golden brown, about 1 hour. Serve warm or at room temperature with ice cream or sorbet.

TWO-CRUST PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Combine the pumpkin, raisins, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, ginger, nutmeg and cloves in a large bowl.
• Line a 9-inch pie pan with pastry for the bottom crust, fill with pie weights or dried beans and blind bake for 15 minutes. When crust is done blind-baking, spoon in the pumpkin mixture. Dot with the butter. Cover with the top crust, and seal and crimp the edges. Cut a few decorative slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
• Bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake until the crust is golden brown, about 40 minutes longer. Serve warm or cooled to room temperature.

PUMPKIN CRUNCH PIE

Steps:

• Make the crust: Roll out dough to just under 1/4 inch thick (11-inch diameter) on a lightly floured surface and fit into a 9-inch glass pie plate. Trim excess, leaving a 1-inch overhang; fold edges under, pressing gently to seal. Freeze for at least 1 hour or up to 1 week.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line crust with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until edges are lightly browned and bottom crust is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Remove parchment and weights; continue baking until entire crust is golden, about 10 minutes more. Let cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
• While crust cools, make the topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and pecans in a bowl. Rub in butter with your fingers until mixture is well combined and crumbly. Crumble evenly onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden and crisp, about 12 minutes. Let cool.
• Make the filling: Pulse cream cheese in a food processor until smooth. Add sugar and pumpkin and process until smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Add egg and yolk, flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves; process until incorporated.
• Pour filling into cooled pie shell. Bake until custard is puffed and just set, tenting with foil if crust is browning too quickly, about 33 minutes. Evenly distribute crumble topping over hot pie, crumbling any large clumps with fingers. Let pie cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

CRUMB-TOPPED APPLE & PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry.
• Transfer pastry to a 9" deep dish pie plate. Flute pastry edges.
• In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Spoon into crust.
• In another large bowl, whisk the pumpkin filling ingredients. Pour over apple mixture, Bake at 375* for 30 minutes.
• For topping, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly; stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over pie.
• Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a knife inserted into pumpkin layer comes out clean (cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary).
• Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
• NOTE: I used Splenda for the sugar and 2 eggs rather than the egg substitute.
• ENJOY!

"HEART HEALTHY" PUMPKIN PIE AND WALNUT PIE CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• PUMPKIN PIE FILLING: Make pumpkin pie filling FIRST and cool in refrigerator or freezer. (because of the natural oils from the walnuts the pie filling MUST be baked separately and combined at the end. If you baked them together you may end up with an oily pie) It's really is worth the effort.
• To begin Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
• In mixing bowl combine pumpkin, splenda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg
• Add eggs (1 egg 2 egg whites slightly beaten) Beat with fork lightly until combined
• Gradually stir in the evaporated milk and Soy milk; mix well Pour the filling into greased pie pan and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center of pie comes out clean.
• Cool COMPLETELY (either in fridge or freezer)
• WALNUT PIE CRUMB CRUST: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In food processor, combine all crust ingredients and process until well blended.
• Press into bottom and sides of ungreased 9-inch pie pan. Bake 7 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool several minutes. Gently move the pie filling on top of the pie crust. Use a spatula or spoon to smooth out cracks. Put under broiler for a minute or two to even out filling.