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Praline Pumpkin Pie II

SUBMITTED BY: MFDay PHOTO BY: Mary

"This fantastic recipe has been in my family for years. It's spicy custard filling with praline crust compliments any holiday meal. You may substitute evaporated milk for the cream, if you prefer."
PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 25 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
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  • 1/3 cup ground pecans
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
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  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup light cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C.) In a small bowl, combine pecans, 1/3 cup brown sugar and butter. Press firmly into bottom of unbaked pie shell. Bake in oven 10 minutes. Remove crust from oven and reduce temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C.)
  2. In a large bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin, 2/3 cup brown sugar, flour, cloves, mace, cinnamon, salt and ginger. Blend in cream until mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour into partially baked shell.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until filling is set.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by LEANNET3
This was terrific. The pecan layer in the pastry is a nice touch. I had no mace, and it didn't... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2002 by TPSFLAN
This is great! Just like my mom used to make. You haven't had pumpkin pie till you've had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2007 by JOYGAFF
OH MY!!! I am not a baker so I love how easy this recipe is. I made one last week before... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2007 by Dori
THIS IS GREAT!! The praline crust adds the little extra something I think has been lacking in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2007 by danielle_schofield
The praline crust is a wonderful addition to this pumpkin pie. This recipe is a keeper! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2007 by Patty S.
Pumkin pie is not one of my favorites, but this variation makes it a must have! This is the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2006 by K Foxworthy
I've never reviewed anything on this site but I have never been as impressed!! Even though... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2004 by missy
Wonderful blend of spices...very rich! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2004 by Tara Tripoli