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SangriaRedZX5,Oct 9 2005, 07:55 AM Wrote:Pumpkin Pie is amazing... get it from any Dominion stores.
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that's the exact pumpkin pie I want to start a rebellion against.

but I'm here to save you...

Pumpkin Pie Recipe (makes enough filling enough for two 9" pies)
- 1 envelope of unflavoured gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water

- 1 1/4 cup mashed, cooked pumpkin or canned pumpkin
- 3/4 evaporated milk
- 2 egg yolks lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- pinch of ginger
- pinch of nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

- 1/3 cup whipping cream sweatened

Soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water.

Combine pumpkin, milk, 1/2 cup of water, egg yolks, half cup of sugar, salt, and spices in a double boiler. Cook over boiling water for 10 minutes , stirring constantly. Then add gelatin and stir till disolved. Remove from double boiler, chill until thick.

Beat whites till foamy, and gradually add remaining sugar. Whip till stiff. Fold into pumpkin mixture. Add vanilla into mixture. Put into pie shell, let firm.

Serve with whipped cream.

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I cheat and use the tenderflake shells. Cook the shells as per the instructions on the back, fill with filling, and let set in the fridge.