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Pumpkin pie is considered a traditional part of the Thanksgiving feast. It’s literally impossible to think of any American Thanksgiving table without pumpkin pie. A report published by The Independent claims that the latest YouGov survey of 7,259 American adults found that 30 percent supported pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving.
Another article published by History.com states, “Few of our festival foods can claim deeper American roots than the pumpkin, which was first cultivated in Central America around 5,500 B.C. and was one of the earliest foods the first European explorers brought back from the New World.”
Very few people would argue that pumpkin pie served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream is a match made in heaven. While there are a variety of delicious ways to enjoy pumpkin pie, in this article, we’ll take a look at some great recipes for the iconic dessert.
Martha Stewart’s opinion
Famous American entrepreneur and author Martha Stewart suggests that the filling can be made from canned pumpkin puree or homemade pumpkin puree, which also includes eggs, brown sugar, evaporated milk and warming spices such as cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
According to their blog, pumpkin pie should be baked until the filling is set. The ingredients are as follows, as reported by marthastewart.com – 1 cup packed light-brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves, 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree, or canned, 3 large eggs, lightly beaten, plus 1 egg for glaze, 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk, pate brisee (pie dough) and one tablespoon heavy cream.
Apart from this, it is suggested to serve it with whipped cream on top or on the side.
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
Another article published by USA Today shared the recipe for no-bake pumpkin pie. The article suggests using store-bought whipped cream or making your own by mixing heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract and powdered sugar. The article continued, “Use a 15-ounce can of 100 percent pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix.”
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According to a USA Today article, the secret to not using the oven is the pudding mix. The article suggests adding a box of instant vanilla pudding mix. It is also recommended to add a cup of cold milk and a little vanilla extract for sweetness. The copy further claims that pumpkin pie spice can be added as much as desired, and since the ingredients are not raw, anyone can add to taste.
The article recommends sweetening it with maple syrup or a favorite sweetener and adding “two tablespoons of brown sugar or granulated sugar to one and a half cups of graham cracker crumbs for the crust.”It is also suggested to use a store-bought crust and refrigerate the item for two to four hours or overnight.
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