• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • Disclosure and Privacy
  • Dragons and Fairy Dust
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
Dragons and Fairy Dust

Dragons and Fairy Dust

North East Food and Adventure

  • Recipe Index
  • Recipes
    • Traditional British Recipes
    • Soup and Salads
    • Starters, Sides and Nibbles
    • Main Course
    • Desserts
    • Cakes and Bakes
  • Travel and Adventure
    • Restaurant Reviews
    • North East Walks and Trails
    • Historic North East
    • North East Adventures
  • LifeStyle
    • Home and Garden
    • Home Organisation
  • STeak pie
    Making a Steak Pie

    Some days just call for pie. There is something comforting about taking a pie from…

  • Applewood Spreadable Challenge: Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

    Recently I was given the challenge of creating recipes using Applewood Spreadable Cheese. One of…

  • key lime pie
    Key Lime Pie Recipe

    Can you believe I have never eaten Key Lime Pie? I have heard about it…

  • Steak and Ale Pie Recipe

    Recently I read the book Cold Grave by Craig Robertson. In one of the scenes…

Home » Recipes » Desserts » Making pumpkin pie

Making pumpkin pie

Desserts

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Wondering how to go about making pumpkin pie from scratch? This tasty pumpkin pie recipe will have you coming back for more. Read on to get the recipe.

Halloween is rapidly approaching. My son has plans to go out trick or treating with his friends. He didn’t want to last year as he felt he was too old. This year his friend has to take his younger brother and suddenly it is in vogue again. I always ensure I have plenty of sweets for the kids who come knocking at the door.  We always carve a pumpkin to sit on the doorstep to welcome them in.

The only problem with carving a pumpkin is that you are left with a lot of pumpkin that needs to be used up. Every year I try and think of inventive ways of using it. Usually I make soup, this year I tried my hand at  making pumpkin pie.

Read more: Spicy pumpkin soup

pumpkin-pie-3

Making Pumpkin Pie

I was inspired by BBC Good Food magazine which had a recipe for the best pumpkin pie ever with stem ginger cream. It is a really enjoyable read.  A magazine subscription would be a great gift for any foodie.

I must admit I modified the recipe quite a lot, after all who has balls of stem ginger or ginger syrup in their cupboards? My version of the recipe was much simpler to make and was also incredibly tasty.

pumpkin pie

The pumpkin pie was a hit with my son and his friend; two slices were demolished in quick succession. The plan is to make another pie.  When they come in after trick or treating they can have some with a cup of warming hot chocolate and marshmallows. I expect they will have plenty of sweets as well, if they are as successful as in previous years. To counteract the sugar rush I will make some savoury snacks like mummy pizzas which were well received last year.

Read more: Halloween party food

Pumpkin pie

Going trick or treating

Having sorted out dessert the next problem is sorting out a costume. Halloween is much more of an event these days than it was when I was a child. We used to carve a turnip and were happy with a plastic mask. These days costumes are so much more elaborate, going out on Halloween night is like walking into a horror show. Ghouls, ghosts, witches, zombies and mad axe murderers stalk the streets. Houses are dressed up with lights and pumpkins and often dismembered limbs can be found strewn up the path. Children delight in trying to scare you when you open the door. I shall have a look this weekend and see if I can find some inspiration. I am sure my son will have plenty of ideas.

Pumpkin pie

How to make pumpkin pie

This pumpkin pie recipe takes a little time to make. First you need to prepare the pumpkin. The easiest way is to cut it into chunks. Put the chunks of pumpkin into a roasting tin and bake in the oven until they are tender. While this is cooking you can put the pumpkin seeds in the oven for ten minutes to toast them.

To make the base put ginger biscuits and the pumpkin seeds into a food processor. Mix until you get crumbs. Melt some butter and use it to bind the crumbs together. Press the mixture into a tin.

The pumpkin filling is made by mixing the pumpkin with eggs, evaporated milk, spices sugar and golden syrup. This mixture is put on the base and baked in the oven until it is set. Finally when cool cover the pie with a layer of whipped cream. The pie is a delight to eat and worth the effort.

Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Pumpkin Pie

Alison
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • For the filling
  • 500 g 1 lb 2 oz pumpkin flesh
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 170 g can evaporated milk
  • 140 g 5 oz golden caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp golden syrup
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp all spice
  • 2 tsp vanilla essence
  • For the crust
  • 50 g 2 oz pumpkin seeds (from a packet)
  • 300 g ginger nut biscuits
  • 85 g 3 oz butter
  • For the topping
  • 200 ml 7 fl oz whipping or double cream

Instructions
 

  • Peel and chop the pumpkin and remove the seeds.
  • Heat the oven to 180C Gas Mark 4
  • Place the pumpkin chunks into a roasting tin, add 3 tbsp of water and cover with foil.
  • Make a small steam hole in the foil then bake in the oven for 45 minutes until the pumpkin is tender.
  • Leave to cool.
  • Place the seeds on a baking tray and cook in the oven for ten minutes until toasted.
  • Add the toasted pumpkin seeds and the ginger nut biscuits into a food processor and process until they become crumbs.
  • Melt the butter and add to the mixture, processing until it is like wet sand.
  • Place into a greased pie dish and press down with a spoon until the bottom and sides are covered evenly.
  • Leave in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
  • Turn the oven to 160C Gas Mark 3
  • Get the cooled pumpkin, drain the liquid and add to the cleaned food processor.
  • Add the remaining ingredients for the filling and mix until smooth.
  • Pour into the base and place in the oven for 40 minutes until the filling is set (It should still wobble a little)
  • Leave to cool and then whip the cream and add to the top.

Why not pin the recipe for later?

Pumpkin Pie Recipe: How to make pumpkin pie

What are your favourite pumpkin recipes? I would love to try some other different recipes with leftover pumpkin so do let me know below.

October 21, 2015 · 8 Comments

Previous Post: « Hidden Newcastle: Holy Jesus Hospital
Next Post: The Autumn Menu at the Brewers Fayre »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Comments

  1. Galina V says

    October 21, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    Your pumpkin pie looks lush! I have never baked a pumpkin pie, though tried it when we lived in the States. Might try to bake it too, as we already got two pumpkins for carving before Halloween

    Reply
    • Dragons and Fairy Dust says

      October 22, 2015 at 12:32 pm

      Let me know how it turns out

      Reply
  2. Suze The Luxury Columnist says

    October 21, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Mmm, pumpkin pie! This looks so tasty and perfect for Autumn

    Reply
  3. Cheryl Pasquier says

    October 22, 2015 at 7:13 am

    I’m making pumpkin pie today too ! I have an American friend who swears by pumpkin cheesecake. I also did a cottage pie with a mixture of pumpkin and potato on top and a risotto last year :

    http://madhousefamilyreviews.blogspot.com/2014/10/unileverhalloween-cottage-pie-with-pumpkin-thatch.html
    http://madhousefamilyreviews.blogspot.com/2013/11/Applewood-Spreadable-pumpkin-pork-risotto.html

    Reply
    • Dragons and Fairy Dust says

      October 22, 2015 at 12:30 pm

      I like the idea of mixing it with mash for a topping on the shepherds pie and will have to try the ristoto

      Reply
  4. Cheryl Pasquier says

    October 29, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    Thanks for linking up to #KitchenClearout. Well, I made pumpkin pie and I’m surprised to say, I actually really liked it ! You live and learn !

    Reply
  5. Veronika Caslavsky says

    September 21, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    “Children delight in trying to scare you when you open the door.” Now that’s a new one for me 🙂 I’ve never had kids come to the door to try to scare us, but it’s an interesting idea. Maybe in Canada they are more “nice” as Canadians are often termed to be. Anyway, I will try this recipe, because I’ve never yet successfully made a pumpkin pie from a fresh one that anyone wanted to eat and my son and I love pumpkin pie.

    Reply
    • Dragons and Fairy Dust says

      September 22, 2016 at 2:28 pm

      They love to dress up for Halloween and see your reaction to the costumes. Do let me know if you try it

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Dragons and Fairy Dust

Never miss a post

Subscribe below to receive free meal planning templates

Footer

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Categories

fairydust_dragon

fairydust_dragon
#MuttiOoniPizza home made pizza #MuttiOoniPizza home made pizza
Mexican chilli beef with the secret ingredient @ol Mexican chilli beef with the secret ingredient @oldbay_seasoning @comerounduk #itsgoodonthattoo
Piri Piri chicken skewers. Marinade chicken pieces Piri Piri chicken skewers. Marinade chicken pieces in mix of @schwartz.uk piri Piri seasoning with lemon juice and oil. Thread on skewers with pineapple and red pepper. Grill or bbq till cooked @comerounduk #seasonyoursummer
Bbq chicken wings #seasonyoursummer @comerounduk R Bbq chicken wings #seasonyoursummer @comerounduk Recipe on @schwartz.uk website
Enjoying our food @comerounduk @schwartz.uk #seaso Enjoying our food @comerounduk @schwartz.uk #seasonyoursummer
Sticky sausages - to make Fry sausages and cut in Sticky sausages - to make

Fry sausages and cut in half. Mix 2 tbsp whole grain mustard 2 tbsp golden syrup 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce and 2 tsp @schwartz.uk onion and paprika seasoning. Add to pan with sausages and reduce sauce till sausages are sticky. Great in a sausage butty @comerounduk #seasonyoursummer
Everyone enjoyed the food #seasonyoursummer @comer Everyone enjoyed the food #seasonyoursummer @comerounduk @schwartz.uk.

On the table bbq chicken wings. Piri Piri and pineapple chicken skewers, cajan pork  kebabs and spicy sticky sausages.
Getting excited for my #seasonyoursummer party tom Getting excited for my #seasonyoursummer party tomorrow thanks to @schwartz.uk and @comerounduk.

Got some great ideas for recipes using these seasonings so watch this space to see what I come up with.

Which spice would you use first?
A final meal for #organicseptember. This is tuna p A final meal for #organicseptember. This is tuna pasta, a tin of tuna, onions and mushrooms fried up in sun dried tomato pesto and served with trottole pasta.

Quick and easy and tastes fab

The pasta and pesto are from @organicorealfoods Loving the trottole, such an unusual shape.

#organicfood
Today I am sharing this delicious prima era risott Today I am sharing this delicious prima era risotto from @organicorealfoods This delicious risotto is produced by the Picco family in the Po Valley from rice they grow.

It's really easy to make and the family loved it. The bread sticks and olives are from the same place.

Are you supporting #organicseptember #organicfood
This #organicseptember I have been trying out a ra This #organicseptember I have been trying out a range of foods from @organicorealfoods They work with small scale producers and family run farms who produce organic food. This helps support our wildlife.
I will be sharing some of the food I made shortly but have to say the olives are lush and the aubergine spread is my new go to breakfast spread. #organicfood

I was sent some items to try
So nice to see one of the Elmers from the previous So nice to see one of the Elmers from the previous trails in the RVI. I loved hunting for all the different elephants and it's great to see one in their new home #elmertheelephant #ne1
Which star mix piece is your favorite? We always f Which star mix piece is your favorite? We always fight over the fried egg in our house. Always a fun battle on movie night!

 @britmums @haribouki

This post is an entry for #mystarmixfavouritechallenge sponsored by Haribo. Get more info on the Haribo site https://www.haribo.com/en-gb/products/haribo/starmix
Today's #floweroftheday are these gorgeous red flo Today's #floweroftheday are these gorgeous red flowers that mark the start of sping. I always forget what they are called.

It's hard to believe today marks the anniversary of the first lock down. What a strange year its been and heartbreaking how many lost lives.

Now we have a vaccine and new hope that things may get back to more normal.

The pandemic has taught me new skills. Now I can make face masks, have knitted a cardigan and 24 squares of a pandemic blanket. I am also making the most of the garden. What has it taught you?

#springflowers @farmersgirlcook @fabfood4all @choclette8 @lavenderandlovage
[email protected] for my cute monkey and the tea. He's Thanks@pgtips for my cute monkey and the tea. He's helping me wfh!
How about Neep and Tattie soup as a twist on a Bur How about Neep and Tattie soup as a twist on a Burns Night supper. . It is a lovely warming soup with a hint of spice made from swede (Scottish turnip or neeps) and potatoes (tatties). Perfect for this cold weather.

Get the recipe link in bio bio

#burnssupper #stayhomesupper #souprecipe #wintersoup
A thank you to @toogoodtogo.uk for this lovely rec A thank you to @toogoodtogo.uk for this lovely recipe book, which will help inspire me to make new recipes in my quest to reduce food waste.

The background is knitted squares from my pandemic blanket project. Want to know more? Let me know and I'll share the squares #knitting
#pandemicblanket

If you haven't tried the to good to go food app yet, do. It's a great way to discover local restaurants and food stores and saving food that might go to waste.
Thanks to @nisalocally for the delivery of my heig Thanks to @nisalocally for the delivery of my height in yazoo! My son is delighted. It was too hard to stack them to see if it was my height! They kept falling over 😀 so I had to put them on a basket.

They will be enjoyed (in fact some had gone before I took the photo!)

#drinkstagram #drinks
Many thanks to @hycolinuk for this amazing selecti Many thanks to @hycolinuk for this amazing selection of antiviral cleaning products that arrived yesterday.

Today I am germ buster!! No virus on my surfaces. 😀. #springcleaning a bit early! #cleaningmotivation #antiviral
Eddie went for a "welfare groom" yesterday. His fu Eddie went for a "welfare groom" yesterday. His fur was so long that when he was walking in the snow he was getting big snowballs on his feet and sliding everywhere.

This is the result - he's like a new dog. It's almost like he's a puppy again! #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #cavalierkingcharles #dogsofinstagram
Load More… Follow on Instagram
  • Recipe Index
  • Recipes
  • Travel and Adventure
  • LifeStyle

Copyright © 2022 · Thyme Theme by Restored 316

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT