Thanksgiving #2

My all time favorite thing about Thanksgiving is my grandmother's pumpkin pie.  This is no ordinary pumpkin pie.  My grandmother uses a secret ingredient in her pies, but I am going to share the recipe with you here.  An easy to make pie, but incredibly delicious.  One thing to note, is that my grandmother and my mother do not make their own pie crust, if you do this pie works just the same.

Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie

1 lg. can of Libby’s pumpkin

1 ½ c. brown sugar

4 eggs, well beaten

3 T melted butter

2 T molasses

1 T pumpkin pie spice

1 ¼ t. salt

2-12oz. cans evaporated milk

2 deep dish pie crusts

Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine pumpkin and sugar.  Add, in order, the remaining ingredients, mixing well between each addition. Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes then reduce heat to 350°F for 40-50 minutes, or until set.  Makes 2 pies.

And what pie is complete without whipped cream? Here is a very simple recipe for a delicious homemade whipped cream topping to the perfect pumpkin pie.

Whipped Cream

1 pt. heavy whipping cream

1 T white sugar

1 ½ t. vanilla

Add all ingredients to a chilled bowl whip, with mixer, until combined and the consistency is that of whipped cream.