This Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie is absolutely delicious. It's a combination of our maple pecan pie and our pumpkin pie. It makes the perfect holiday dessert.
1 1/2cupspumpkincanned or fresh (not the pumpkin pie mix)
1/2teaspoonsalt
1 1/2cupsevaporated milk
2eggs
3/4cupsugar
1 1/4teaspoonscinnamon
1/2teaspoonginger
1/2teaspoonnutmeg
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
1/4teaspoonground cloves
19 inch uncooked pie shell
Maple Pecan Topping:
1cupof chopped pecans
1/3cupof brown sugar
1tablespoonof real maple syrup
1teaspoonof vanilla extract
Instructions
Combine pumpkin, salt, milk, eggs in a bowl and mix well with mixer. Add sugar, spices and vanilla and continue to mix. Pour into the pie shell. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking 35 to 45 minutes until center is set. 8-10 minutes before pie is done cooking, take out of oven and sprinkle maple pecan topping to the top of the pie. Place pie back in the oven and continue baking till completely cooked through..
Maple Pecan Topping Instructions: mix all ingredients together and gently sprinkle over pie.