It is that time of year. The temperatures outside are starting to significantly drop, the smell of burning leaves is in the air, and the Christmas decorations have been up already for 1 month, at least here in Charlottesville. Soon the tidal crush of consumerism will be upon us with all of its trimmings. But let us pause and give thanks before we rush out with the stampede and crush the nearest Wal-mart security guard to death so our children will Rock Band2 on the Wii.
The best way to give thanks is to get on our knees and…. thank Farmer’s Market Foods for coming out with an canned/organic Pumpkin Pie mix. I am sure if canned pumpkin pie mix had been at Plymouth during 1620, the Native Americans would be around today in far larger numbers. Pumpkin pie can sweeten even the most dour Puritanical demeanor and with a little whip cream, well, Life is Good even if your religious cult thinks chastity belts and burning witches are all the rage.
My wife makes a great pumpkin pie but I found this recipe the other day and think its the Bee’s Knees. You can view it at this link (recipe) or follow the recipe below.
Recipe for Honey Pumpkin Pie
3 eggs
1 pastry for single 9-inch pie crust
3/4 cup honey
1 can (15 oz.) canned pumpkin
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F
In a medium bowl, beat eggs. Brush one teaspoon beaten egg on inside of pie crust. Place crust on a cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, add the rest of the ingredients to remaining beaten eggs and whisk to combine. Remove pie crust from oven and carefully pour honey pumpkin mixture into hot crust; bake 5 minutes more at 425°F. Reduce heat to 350°F, and bake 30 to 40 minutes more, until filling is set. Cool completely and serve with Honey Whipped Cream (recipe follows).
Recipe For Honey Whipped Cream
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
Beat whipping cream until mixture thickens; gradually add honey and beat until soft peaks form. Fold in vanilla. Makes 2 cups. Delicious!
If you make it this year let me know what you think.
Have a peaceful Thanksgiving.
