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Luscious Pumpkin Pecan Pie

December 12, 2009 by Chef Firehouse  
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pie 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
Cook Time: 40-50 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Pumpkin
Difficulty Level: 2

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.

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Angel Pie

June 11, 2009 by Chef Firehouse  
Filed under Baked, Dessert, Easy, Easy Pie Recipe, Pie, Snack

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angel_pie Angel Pie - This incredible lemon meringue pie comes with a welcome splash of citrus! Lemon is always so light and fresh tasting in pie, and complements the flaky homemade pie crust. And we just had to put the meringue on top! Hope you enjoy it!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Lemon, Meringue
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Angel Pie

4 ea Egg Whites
1/4 ts Cream of Tartar
1 c Sugar
1/2 c Sugar
3 tb Lemon Juice
1 ea Lemon,grated rind from
4 ea Egg yolks

Directions to make Angel Pie

Step 1:MERINGUE: Beat egg whites until foamy. Add Cream of Tartar then beat until the whites stand in peaks. Add sugar a little at a time, beating well after. Beat for a minute or two after adding all the sugar. Butter & flour pyrex pie plate. Spread the meringue in the plate. Bake 1 hr & 10-15 minutes in a 275 degree oven, then raise temp to 300 degrees and bake for additional 20 minutes.
Step 2:FILLING: Beat egg yolks well. Add sugar, juice and rind. Cook in double boiler until thickened. Cool. Whip 3/4 cup of whipping cream and sweeten with 2 T powdered sugar. Cover meringue with half of cream then lemon filling and then the rest of the cream. Leave in refrigerator overnight.

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