I had a Granny that always made good good food. But she would never give away the recipes. She claimed she always just added a little bit of this and a little bit of that and I'm sure she did but I'd always beg her to at least write down the ingredients she used! After quite a few years of begging I convinced her to give me her Pumpkin Pie recipe. For years while growing up I made this recipe for family gatherings and I'm still the person that is always asked to bring the dessert.
Here's my little recipe card with my 12 year old self's handwriting. Awww. I made this recipe this time using jars but this recipe also fits nicely into a pie plate for a traditional pie.
Pumpkin Pie
What you need:
- 1/3 c. brown sugar
- 1/3 c. white sugar (Or lose both the sugars and just add 2/3 c. turbinado sugar)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 c. cream
- 1 c. pumpkin
- 1/4 t. nutmeg
- 1/2 t. cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Butter Crust (Cut this recipe in half if you use jars)
What you need:
- 2 c. flour
- 1/4 t. salt
- 2/3 c. butter
- 5 T cold water
Mmmm pumpkin. Like chocolate, but good for you. In a bowl, mix the sugar, eggs, and pumpkin.
Cream, meet Pumpkin. You are going to love her.
If you ever wondered what a pinch of salt was..... add in the salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mix up the pie crust. I think it works best to do this with a fork.
Lightly grease your jars or pie plate.
Fill, but not too full.
Make a fancy shape or just a flattened circle from the pie crust dough. Put it on the top. Make sure the pie has a little room to breath, cut a few little slits.
Bake these beauties at 350F for about 30 minutes.
Yes if you fill them too full they will explode and make a lovely mess on the inside of your oven.
Yummy.
Do you ever make a recipe just because it's so pretty and will make your house smell yummy? This is one of those....oh, plus it tastes awesome! Enjoy!
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how neat
how neat
What size jars do you use for these?
What size jars do you use for these?
That looks great, wish I had some now
That looks great, wish I had some now
I used half pints Becky, but you could use half pints, jelly, or the really little ones:)
I used half pints Becky, but you could use half pints, jelly, or the really little ones:)
Cant wait to try these!
Cant wait to try these!
Thanks! I can’t wait to make them!
Thanks! I can’t wait to make them!
That’s a great idea for single servings (and gifts)!
That’s a great idea for single servings (and gifts)!
Very cute!!!! I LOVE how you detail your recipes in pictures! Very easy and fun to follow!
Very cute!!!! I LOVE how you detail your recipes in pictures! Very easy and fun to follow!
What a unique idea! How fun! Thanks!
What a unique idea! How fun! Thanks!
I always wanted to make pies in a jar in the oven, but ball canning says their jars in the oven is not safe to do because of the extreme temperature change. Have you ever had any problems with them? I am going to try your recipe! Looks great!
I always wanted to make pies in a jar in the oven, but ball canning says their jars in the oven is not safe to do because of the extreme temperature change. Have you ever had any problems with them? I am going to try your recipe! Looks great!
Diana, I haven’t done it that much but I didn’t have any problems. I’m not sure how the oven differs from the heat and pressure of the pressure cooker though.
Diana, I haven’t done it that much but I didn’t have any problems. I’m not sure how the oven differs from the heat and pressure of the pressure cooker though.
That is my thinking exactly! I will have to ask them that! Lol!
That is my thinking exactly! I will have to ask them that! Lol!
Looks yummy! I love pumpkin!
Looks yummy! I love pumpkin!
Love the pic ! I could almost smell this cooking:)cant wait to try for Thankdgiving!!!!
Love the pic ! I could almost smell this cooking:)cant wait to try for Thankdgiving!!!!
I love this! This is the first time I have found your blog and I love it! I am sharing your blog and your pumpkin pie recipe on my blog in my “Thankful Thursdays” Post today! I would love for you to come see it! I can’t wait for my readers to see your blog too!
It will be posted by noon CST time at surrenderedlivingnow.com.
I will be back and plan to explore and learn so much from your experiences!
Blessings!
Mrs Mary Joy Pershing
I love this! This is the first time I have found your blog and I love it! I am sharing your blog and your pumpkin pie recipe on my blog in my “Thankful Thursdays” Post today! I would love for you to come see it! I can’t wait for my readers to see your blog too!
It will be posted by noon CST time at surrenderedlivingnow.com.
I will be back and plan to explore and learn so much from your experiences!
Blessings!
Mrs Mary Joy Pershing
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