FRESH PUMPKIN PIE Recipe

How to make it

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• To prepare fresh pumpkin:
• Wash pumpkin.
• Cut pumpkin into small pieces.
• Remove all seeds, pulp and skin.
• Place in large saucepan and cook with enough water to cover pumpkin.
• Cook until pumpkin is very soft.
• Check occasionally to see that there is enough water (you can always add more).
• Stir frequently.
• Cover to help it cook faster.
• Pour into colander and drain excess water.
• Let stand 1 1/2 hours.
• When completely drained, mash well and place into containers.
• You can pack 1 1/2 cups for pie recipe in containers and freeze.
• The pumpkin will keep frozen very nicely for about 9 months with no change in taste .
• *TO MAKE PIE:
• Preheat oven to 425F.
• In large bowl, blend sugar, spices and salt.
• Combine with fresh pumpkin.
• Add beaten eggs and mix well.
• Add hot milk and genlty mix.
• Pour into your favorite pie crust.
• Bake at 425F for 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350F and bake filling about 25 minutes.
• Filling is set when knife placed in center of pie comes out clean. Makes a very large pumpkin pie.