Thanksgiving brings out the top competitors for best dessert. With its delicate spicy flavor and creamy but firm texture, pumpkin pie always delivers a winning taste. Our recipe is excellent for those new to pie baking, and our pie crust comes together quick and easy. One additional benefit of making a pumpkin pie is you can make it one to three days ahead.
One secret to a perfect pumpkin pie is when to pull it out of the oven. Since pumpkin pie filling is a custard, you’ll want to pull it out while it has a bit of jiggle. However, you don’t want to pull it out too early, or it will be soggy. Unlike a cake, you can’t check for doneness with a toothpick. What to do? Pre-bake (or blind-bake) your crust.
How to Pre-bake a Pie Crust
· Insert your pie crust into a pie pan
· Prick the crust all over using a fork
· Brush the crust with egg whites
· Bake at 350°F to 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes
Another way to pre-bake is to place your crust in a pie pan and line it with parchment paper. Fill with pie weights or uncooked beans. Bake until the edges turn a light golden brown. When the paper has cooled lift it out along with beans or weights.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Caputo’s Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Tempt your Thanksgiving guests with Caputo’s Traditional Pumpkin Pie. For extra convenience, view the recipe and order the ingredients online! Don’t forget a dollop of whip cream!
Happy Thanksgiving!
From Our Family To Yours
