HOW TO COOK A PUMPKIN FOR PIE RECIPES

Steps:

• Place the pumpkin in a large saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 mins or until tender. Drain pumpkin; let cool.
• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use it to line a 22cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Chill for 15 mins. Line the pastry with baking parchment and baking beans, then bake for 15 mins. Remove the beans and paper, and cook for a further 10 mins until the base is pale golden and biscuity. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
• Increase oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Push the cooled pumpkin through a sieve into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, salt, nutmeg and half the cinnamon. Mix in the beaten eggs, melted butter and milk, then add to the pumpkin purée and stir to combine. Pour into the tart shell and cook for 10 mins, then reduce the temperature to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Continue to bake for 35-40 mins until the filling has just set.
• Leave to cool, then remove the pie from the tin. Mix the remaining cinnamon with the icing sugar and dust over the pie. Serve chilled.

Steps:

• To make this signature pumpkin pie recipe, start by preheating the oven to 425°F. Place frozen pie crust on large foil-lined baking sheet.
• Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla in large bowl until smooth. Pour into crust.
• Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake 40 minutes longer or until knife inserted 1 inch from the crust comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack. Serve with Vanilla Whipped Cream, if desired.
• Make your own pumpkin pie crust: Try this signature pumpkin pie recipe with our Homemade Vanilla Pie Crust or with your own Homemade Pumpkin Puree.
• Does pumpkin pie need to be refrigerated? Yes, pumpkin pie should be refrigerated if you are not enjoying it right after it's been baked. Cover it loosely with plastic wrap to keep from drying out. Can you freeze pumpkin pie? Yes, you can freeze pumpkin pie. To save any leftovers, wrap the pie with plastic wrap and then with foil. Place on a flat surface in your freezer for up to 1 month, then thaw in the refrigerator when you're ready to serve.