Pumpkin Pie with Brown Sugar-Walnut Topping

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Pumpkin Pie with Brown Sugar-Walnut Topping
45 min.
8
283kcal

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When the leaves start to turn and the air becomes crisp, it's time to indulge in one of autumn's most beloved desserts: Pumpkin Pie with Brown Sugar-Walnut Topping. This delightful treat not only celebrates the rich flavors of the season but also offers a cozy, comforting experience that warms the heart and the home.

Imagine slicing into a perfectly baked pie that features a velvety filling made from creamy pumpkin, sweetened with golden brown sugar and delicately spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Each bite of this vegetarian and gluten-free pie is elevated by a deliciously crunchy topping of toasted walnuts, adding texture and a nutty richness that perfectly balances the smooth filling. It's a pie that's not just about taste; it's about capturing the essence of fall.

This recipe is quick and simple, allowing you to whip it up in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal dessert for gatherings or intimate family dinners. Not to mention, it's perfect for those looking for a gluten-free treat that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Whether you're serving it during Thanksgiving, a cozy autumn dinner, or just because, this Pumpkin Pie will undoubtedly become a family favorite that evokes warmth and nostalgia. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to treat your taste buds to a slice of pumpkin heaven!

Ingredients

  • cup pumpkin pure canned
  • large eggs 
  • cup brown sugar packed ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt fine
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • pie form

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients. Using on/off turns, blend to fine crumbs. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in airtightcontainer at room temperature.
  2. Position oven rack in bottomthird of oven; preheat to 350°F.
  3. Transfercrust to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Foldedges under and crimp decoratively. Freezecrust 20 minutes.
  4. Line crust with nonstick foil and fillwith dried beans or pie weights.
  5. Bakeuntil crust is set, about 20 minutes. Gentlyremove foil and beans. Return crust to ovenand bake until partially cooked and goldenbrown around edges, pressing down oncrust with back of spoon if bubbles form,about 15 minutes. Cool crust on rack.Maintain oven temperature.
  6. Whisk brown sugar, eggs,sea salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves inmedium bowl.
  7. Add pumpkin and cream andwhisk until well blended and smooth.
  8. Pour filling into crust.
  9. Bake pie untilfilling is firm, covering crust with foil collarif browning too quickly, about 30 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle topping evenly over top ofpie. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F;continue to bake pie until filling is set andslightly puffed in center, about 15 minuteslonger.
  11. Transfer pie to rack and coolcompletely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 dayahead. Tent with foil and chill.
  12. Let stand atroom temperature 1 hour before serving.
  13. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories283kcal
Protein5.35%
Fat51.53%
Carbs43.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.13
Glycemic Load
0.1
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
9.8621739097263%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:282.66kcal
14.13%
Fat:16.8g
25.84%
Saturated Fat:7.73g
48.33%
Carbohydrates:31.62g
10.54%
Net Carbohydrates:30.14g
10.96%
Sugar:28.8g
32%
Cholesterol:80.12mg
26.71%
Sodium:180.72mg
7.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.92g
7.84%
Vitamin A:5272.96IU
105.46%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.9%
Copper:0.18mg
8.78%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.29%
Selenium:5.62µg
8.03%
Phosphorus:79.48mg
7.95%
Calcium:66.47mg
6.65%
Magnesium:25.16mg
6.29%
Iron:1.13mg
6.26%
Fiber:1.48g
5.93%
Vitamin K:6.22µg
5.92%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.26%
Potassium:180.28mg
5.15%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.03%
Vitamin D:0.73µg
4.84%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.69%
Folate:18.22µg
4.56%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.52%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.89%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.65%
Vitamin C:1.57mg
1.9%
Vitamin B3:0.27mg
1.34%
Source:Epicurious