Need Recipe for Thanksgiving.

[ms_mckenna]

I have not made pies in years because the last ones I tried turned out icky. My DD asked me for a pumpkin pie this year. So I am asking the cooks in the group for a good pumpkin pie recipe. Also a good pecan pie or apple pie would be nice too. I am not an idiot when it comes to cooking ... I can make alfredo sauce from scratch. But for some reason I have never made a pie like that that turned out ok. I have some little pumpkins on my table can I use them for the pumpkin in a pie? Or should I just buy some of that canned stuff? Thanks in advance.

[dealluvr]

one year i made a frozen pumpkin cream pie.it went over really good it is something like a can of pumpkin and a tub of cool whip and i think a can of evaporated milk or maybe condensed milk mix together and freeze in a graham cracker shell.it was gone in a hurry

[bugsette]

I don't do pies... I buy them

[Stowasser]

I have not made pies in years because the last ones I tried turned out icky. My DD asked me for a pumpkin pie this year. So I am asking the cooks in the group for a good pumpkin pie recipe. Also a good pecan pie or apple pie would be nice too. I am not an idiot when it comes to cooking ... I can make alfredo sauce from scratch. But for some reason I have never made a pie like that that turned out ok. I have some little pumpkins on my table can I use them for the pumpkin in a pie? Or should I just buy some of that canned stuff? Thanks in advance.

 

Personally I would use the canned pumpkin since its already processed etc. Go to Food network, they have a ton of pumpkin pie recipes. i saw one Paula Dean done with apple butter in it.....She used a frozen pie crust, simple. Just pay attention to the recipe because some call for pumpkin puree and some call for the pumpkin pie filling (which is another great way to do it), I think the recipe is on the back of the can. Pumpkin puree doesn't have any spices etc added. I personally buy ours from Costco, one of the best that I have tasted and its big for $5.99. Though, this year we are getting home made because my step mother can't have salt in her diet so everything has to be made from scratch.

[laffnatu]

******** I just made this pie. If you have a regular sized pie crust, I would use only about 1/2 c. of corn syrup for the top layer. I had stuff overflowing everywhere when I used 2/3 c. of corn syrup. LOL.This must be for a deep dish crust.*************

 

Here's a recipe that I like for Pumpkin Pecan Pie>

 

I like it because it's not as sweet as regular Pecan pie.

 

 

 

Pumpkin Pecan Pie

 

Pumpkin layer:

 

1 (9inch) unbaked pie shell

1 egg

1 c. solid pack pumpkin

1/3 c. granulated sugar

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

 

Combine egg, pumpkin, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl. Spread over bottom of pie shell.

 

Pecan layer:

 

2/3 c. light corn syrup

2 eggs

1/2 c. granulated sugar

3 Tbsp. butter or magarine melted

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 c. pecan halves

 

Combine corn syrup, sugar, butter and vanilla in medium bowl. Stir in pecans. Spoon over pumpkin layer. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 50 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on wire rack.

[ms_mckenna]

Thanks I will try and use it at Christmas. DS found a pumpkin pie on clearance at Walmart tonight and said Mom why don't you just use this? Well didn't have to tell me twice. I will be making the usual cherry cream pie, and attempting a tradtional apple pie this year though.

[MandaJo111]

I buy the Libby's pumpkin. The recipe on the can is perfect! :)

[laffnatu]

I don't want to threadjack.. but I'm looking for a good sweet potato pie recipe.

 

A friend at work gave me this recipe, but I think it should have some kind of spice in it or something. But I'm not cook so I don't know..lol.

 

 

Sweet Potato Pie

 

2 c. cooked sweet potatoes mashed

1 1/2 c. sugar

1 (8oz) can milk

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 stick magarine melted

 

Mix and bake in deep dish pie crust @ 350 for 30 minutes.

[amyers12345]

cinnamon and nutmeg..

 

I make a wonderful sweet potato casserole that tastes like a pie. You bake up and mash sweet potatoes, add milk or cream, a couple of eggs, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. I put that in a casserole bowl, and on the top you make a brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, pecan, flour, and coconut topping (mix all and cut in butter). bake it until warm and crispy.

 

Sorry, but I just throw things in a pan, never time for recipes! I think i got it on allrecipes, the base idea.

 

 

And the best pumpkin pie recipe is on the back of the libby's can! Or get a pumpkin pie cheesecake from Sams.

[laffnatu]

cinnamon and nutmeg..

 

Thanks amyers. I knew there had to have been something else.

 

Hubby loves sweet potato pie and I wanted to make one for him this year.

 

Edit: I mashed my potatoes and added cinnamon and nutmeg. I think it has definitely helped the taste. Now I'll see what everything tastes like once it's added together.

[amyers12345]

I'm getting ready to start making mine now... I should wait until in the morning, but you're tempting me!

[dmmiller]

I buy the Libby's pumpkin. The recipe on the can is perfect! :)

I 2nd that.. Buy the libby's Canned pumpkin, and follow the recipe on the back.

I'm not gonna fix what aint broke. :)

 

Good luck!

ps, Just remember to make sure the knife comes out clean before pulling it from the oven.