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Pies & Tarts distinguish themselves based on the fruits that are added. Most pies and tarts have a creamier layer underneath the fruit topping.
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Golden Leaf Pumpkin Pie
Golden Leaves
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
Golden Leaf Pumpkin Pie
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Sinfully rich and perfectly spiced, this pumpkin pie is topped with a pile of golden-glazed leaves.
Ingredients:
1
package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie crust, divided
1
can (16 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1
cup half-and-half
3
eggs
2/3
cup sugar
1/4
cup honey
2
teaspoons ground cinnamon
1
teaspoon ground allspice
1
teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2
teaspoon ground ginger
1/2
teaspoon ground cloves
1/2
teaspoon salt
Golden Leaves (recipe follows)
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
2.
Roll 1 pie crust on floured surface into 10-inch circle; ease into 9-inch pie plate. Trim and flute. Reserve remaining pie crust for Golden Leaves.
3.
Combine remaining ingredients except Golden Leaves. Pour into crust.
4.
Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until pastry is brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Garnish with Golden Leaves. Refrigerate leftovers.
Golden Leaves
Yield: Makes about 12 leaves
Ingredients:
1
refrigerated pie crust, reserved from pie
1/2
cup half-and-half
3
tablespoons sugar
Preparation:
1.
Roll pastry on floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out leaf shapes. Mark veins in leaves with tip of knife. Roll pastry scraps into rope 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces and twist to make tendrils.
2.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Lay pastry leaves on bottom of inverted flat-bottomed ovenproof bowl so that leaves will have a curved shape.* Lay tendrils on ungreased baking sheet. Brush leaves and tendrils with half-and-half; sprinkle with sugar. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack; cool completely.
*Leaves may also be baked flat on ungreased baking sheet.
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