Thanksgiving Pie
Pumpkin, Pecan, and Apple
Here are three delicious pie recipes—Pumpkin, Pecan, and Apple—with instructions for making a classic homemade crust. Below are short summaries of each recipe:
Basic Pie Crust Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- ¼ to ½ cup ice water
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together.
4. Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before rolling out.
Pumpkin Pie Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (pre-made or homemade)
- 1 ¾ cups pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup evaporated milk
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Roll out the pie crust and place it in a pie dish.
3. In a bowl, mix together pumpkin, brown sugar, spices, eggs, and evaporated milk.
4. Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until set.
5. Cool before serving.
Pecan Pie Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Stir in pecans and pour the mixture into the crust.
4. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden.
5. Let cool before serving.
Apple Pie Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (for top and bottom)
- 6 cups thinly sliced apples
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Roll out the bottom crust and place it in the pie dish.
3. In a bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
4. Pour the apple mixture into the crust, dot with butter, and place the top crust over the apples.
5. Cut slits in the top and bake for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in some of the sweet treats we all love, and when you follow these recipes using wholesome, high-quality ingredients, you can enjoy every bite knowing that your desserts aren’t filled with unnecessary additives. Treat your family and friends to homemade pies made with love, nourishing ingredients, and a little holiday magic, all while skipping the junk found in many store-bought options.
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