When many of us think about the fall season, we often start to think of large family gatherings around the dinner table. A traditional desert served to warm everyone’s appetite as the cold weather makes its appearance, is the delicious pumpkin pie. Topped with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, a slice of a good pumpkin pie tastes like heaven.
Here are 10 tips to consider in order to make your pie the family’s next conversation piece:
This may seem like a strange thing to do, but by pre-baking your crust for only a few minutes in the oven, it will keep it from being soggy when it comes time to cook the filling.
In order to get your crust that golden brown color; apply an egg wash to your crust before popping it into the oven. Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and then brush it onto the crust.
There is nothing more delicious than something that is homemade. The same goes for a piecrust. Make it yourself and it will be delicious and you will be proud of it! Learn how to make a great pie crust from scratch by clicking here.
While you may want to use a pumpkin spice blend, a great way to add some extra zing to you pie is by adding freshly ground nutmeg. Add fresh nutmeg to the filling and sprinkle the grated spice on a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
If you want your pie to be evenly cooked, the pie needs to enter the oven at the recommended temperature.
Fresh is always best. Make your own pumpkin puree by slicing a small pumpkin in half and roast it in the oven, or microwave if its small enough and you are pressed for time! Once the pumpkin is cool take your peeler to the skin or scoop the soft flesh into a bowl to make your filling.
For a nice creamy pumpkin pie, strain the filling before pouring it in the pie crust.
By mixing equal parts of white and brown sugar, you your pie takes a rich new flavor.
Why put a powder based whipped cream on top of a homemade pumpkin pie? Use the real stuff! You might pay an extra dollar or two, but you are sure that it will add another dimension of flavor!
What? Yes you read right! Throw your guests off by replacing part of your pumpkin pie filling with butternut squash or sweet potato. Switch things around and turn up the wow factor.
Use the right tools. Fall cooking is very rustic and what a better way to prepare your autumn meals on a walnut cutting board. A great place to purchase a high quality wooden cutting board is from Cutting Boards USA. For many years, we company has been producing great custom cutting boards here in the USA. For more information, take a look at our website or give us a call today!
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