Grandmas Layered Custard Pumpkin Pie Recipes

PUMPKIN / CUSTARD LAYER PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Start with the pumpkin layer. Combine sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a small bowl; then set aside.
• In a medium-size bowl, beat eggs then stir in pumpkin, vanilla and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
• Prick the bottom of the pie shells several times before pouring about 1 cup (up to 1-1/4 cups) of pumpkin mixture into each of two 9-inch deep dish pie shells. (If the crust edge starts getting too brown, I cover the edge with a bit of aluminum foil. Please be careful that you don't get burned.) You'll probably have a lot of pumpkin mix left over -- I've decreased the amount in the pies because it expands as it bakes and doesn't leave much room for the custard layer.
• Place pies on a foil-lined baking sheet and position on a shelf in the center of the oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
• Prepare the custard layer while the pumpkin layer is in the oven. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, salt, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla.
• At the 15 minute mark, pull the oven shelf out a bit and gently ladle the custard mixture onto the pumpkin layer -- be careful not to burn yourself. Bake for another 10 minutes.
• Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for another 40-50 minutes (high altitude: 55-60 minutes) or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
• Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Refrigerate if not serving immediately. Top with whipped cream. (Flavor is best after refrigeration -- my opinion :).
• Note1: Do not freeze pies. Freezing may cause crust to separate from filling.
• Note2: For the pumpkin layer, 3-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice may be substituted for the cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Keep in mind that this change will affect the taste.
• Note3: STORAGE. Pumpkin may be stored in a sealed plastic container in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to three months. When freezing, leave space at the top of the container to allow for expansion. Air bubbles may cause the pumpkin to separate when thawed; this will not affect the pumpkin quality or performance.

LAYERED PUMPKIN CUSTARD PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, and salt in a large bowl.
• Slowly whisk the milk into the pumpkin mixture until smooth.
• Place the pie crust onto a baking sheet, then pour the pumpkin mixture into the pie crust.
• Bake the pie for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is golden and the pie is set with just a slight jiggle in the center.
• Allow the pie to cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• If desired, top the pie with whipped cream right before serving.

PUMPKIN CUSTARD PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• In a saucepan, stir the pumpkin over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until slightly dry and caramelized.
• Remove from heat; add the sugar, salt, cinnamon and ginger. Mix well.
• Add the eggs, cream and milk. Mix until smooth; pour into pastry lined pie pan.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Allow to completely cool on rack before cutting.

GRANDMA COTTINGTON'S PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• For Crust:
• Blend flour, sugar and salt in processor 10 seconds. Add unsalted butter and lard and process until mixture resembles coarse meal, using on/off turns. Blend in 6 tablespoons water. Mix in enough additional water by tablespoonfuls until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; divide in half. Flatten each half into disk. Wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated. Let dough disks soften slightly at room temperature before continuing.)
• Roll out 1 dough disk on lightly floured surface to 12-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie plate. Trim overhang to 1 inch; fold edges under. Crimp crust edge decoratively, forming high-standing rim. Repeat rolling and shaping with remaining dough disk. Freeze crusts 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line crusts with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake crusts until sides begin to set, about 15 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Bake crusts until pale golden, piercing with toothpick if crusts bubble, about 15 minutes. Cool completely on racks. Maintain oven temperature.
• For filling:
• Whisk all ingredients in large bowl to blend. Pour half of pumpkin filling (about 3 3/4 cups) into each prepared pie crust.
• Bake pies until filling is set in center, about 1 hour. Cool pies on racks.