One of my favorite holidays is right around the corner. What is your favorite? Thanksgiving is definitely one of mine. Every year I think back over the past Thanksgivings and the memories and fun times made as a family. I remember being little and watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade while my mom baked things, and we got ready to go to my grandparents. My grandparents, at the time, lived out in the country, in the house that I remember most going to visit them in. More than 40 of us would all squeeze in and the house would be filled with talking, good food and memories.
I hope as my littles grow, they can remember this time of year as a chance to reflex on what God has given them to be thankful for and treasure the family and friends that make life special. I encourage you this Thanksgiving to take a moment with your family and share what you are thankful for, maybe have a special prayer time and/or make a pie together? Make those memories that will be cherished forever. Even if it is the day before Thanksgiving. It can be such a busy day, but you will be glad you took the time to slow down and soak it up. This is a reminder for me too!
This year I am in charge of making the dressing and I will probably make a few pies too!
TheFarmChicken Pumpkin Pie Recipe
- 1 single pie crust for a 9 in pie
- 2 cups homemade pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature beaten
- Dash of salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl mix the pumpkin, evaporated milk, cream, sugars, eggs, salt and spices.
- Be sure to beat well and until fully incorporated.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture from the large bowl into the unbaked pie shell.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees for an hour OR until the center is set. Sometimes this will take another half an hour.
- TIP: Watch for when it bubbles on the top all the way to the center of the pie. It is done if it is bubbling all the way to the center of the pie.
- When the pie is done baking, take the pie and set on a wire rack to cool. You want to make sure your pumpkin pie cools completely before serving. After it has cooled some, you can pop it in the fridge to speed up the process.
This pie recipe makes a little more than what you need for a 9in pie so be sure to make sure to use the leftover to make little mini pies in your muffin tin. Also, I have a Flaky Pie Crust recipe on thefarmchicken.com so if you need a pie crust recipe for this pie be sure to check that out!
Thank you for reading! From my family to yours, I hope you all have a Blessed Thanksgiving!
Mariah Nienhuis | TheFarmChicken
