Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Pecan Pumpkin Pie

vendredi 10 janvier 2014

Won my work's pumkin pie contest with this one! The Orange Zest is definitley something that sets this one apart!

Pecan Pumpkin Pie

makes 1 - 9 inch pie

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups solid pack pumpkin puree
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup pecan halves

Instructions:

1. Combine eggs, sugars, flour, spices and salt. Blend in pumpkin. Gradually add milk; mix well.
2. Pour into 9-inch pie shell. Bake in 450 degree F (230 degrees C) oven 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake 40 to 50 minutes longer.
3. Sprinkle pecan mixture over pie the last 10 minutes before removing from the oven.
4. To Make Topping: Combine 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup whole pecans.