Luscious Pumpkin Pecan Pie
December 12, 2009 by Chef Firehouse
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Pie Recipe, New Pie Recipe, Snack
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Luscious Pumpkin Pecan Pie - This tasty, oven baked, pumpkin pie has the addition of crunchy pecans topping it. Moist and rich, it has a little more sweet than basic pumpkin pie, making it ideal for those with a sweet tooth. A dynamic dessert recipe that is a favorite at our house!
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Luscious Pumpkin Pecan Pie
CRUST:
1 Pastry pie shell, flaky, 9-inch -uncooked
PUMPKIN LAYER:
3/4 c Pumpkin
2 T Light brown sugar, packed
1 lg Egg
2 T Sour cream
1/8 t Cinnamon
1/8 t Nutmeg, grated
PECAN LAYER:
3/4 c Corn syrup, light
1/2 c Light brown sugar, packed
3 lg Eggs
3 T Butter (unsalted), melted, cooled
1 1/3 c Pecans
2 t Vanilla
1/4 t Lemon rind, grated
1 1/2 t Lemon juice
1/4 t Salt
Directions to make Luscious Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Step 1:Prepare pie shell. Keep chilled. Whisk together until smooth pumpkin, about 2 T brown sugar, 1 egg, sour cream, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Step 2:In another bowl, combine corn syrup, about 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 eggs, about 3 T butter, vanilla, lemon rind, lemon juice and salt. Stir in pecans. Spread the pumpkin layer into the pie shell, then carefully spoon the pecan mixture over it.
Step 3:Bake in the upper third of a preheated 425 degree F. oven for 20 minutes, then reduce to 350 degrees F. for 20-30 minutes more. The filling will puff slightly, but the center will not be completely set. Cool on a rack.
Step 4:**Reheat in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
