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PUMPKIN PIE
Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween! This rich, spiced pie is the perfect seasonal sweet treat to enjoy while watching the fireworks.
FOR THE PASTRY: 170g plain flour Pinch of salt 100g butter, chilled 2 tbsp caster sugar 1 egg yolk
Makes a 20cm pie
FOR THE FILLING: 1 small pumpkin or 1 medium butternut squash
145ml maple syrup 1 tsp cinnamon Half a tsp ground ginger Half a tsp mixed spice 2 large eggs, beaten 150ml evaporated milk
1 Preheat the oven to 200C / Gas 6. Cut the pumpkin or squash into quarters, scoop out the seeds and fibres and discard.
2 Place skin side up in a roasting dish with 2 tbsp of water. Roast for 30 minutes until
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tender. Allow the pumpkin to cool slightly, peel off the skin, place the flesh in a food processor and whizz until smooth. Place a fine sieve over a bowl and drain the pumpkin for an hour.
3 Make the pastry. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and grate in the butter; rub it in until it resembles breadcrumbs, then stir in the sugar. Mix the egg yolk with 2 tbsp iced water; and stir half of the egg mixture into the flour mixture, discarding the rest. Stir with a knife until it comes together as a paste, then bring together with your fingertips. Turn onto a floured surface and roll out to a thickness of a £1 coin. Line a 20cm tart tin with the pastry, trim, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4 Line the pastry case with greaseproof paper and baking beans and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 5-10 minutes until the base is golden. Turn the oven down to 180C / Gas 4.
5 Place 250g of the pumpkin purée in a large bowl and discard the excess liquid. Stir in the maple syrup and spices, then mix in the eggs. Gradually stir in the evaporated milk until you have a thick, creamy consistency (you may not need to use it all). Pour into the pastry case and bake for 30-40 minutes until the filling is set but slightly wobbly in the middle. Cool on a wire rack for at least an hour before serving.
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