Classic Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie is a favorite fall and holiday dessert. Kids can help mix the filling, measure spices, and carefully pour the filling into the crust with adult help.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Dash of salt

Directions

1. Mix flour and salt in a small bowl.
2. Cut in butter until mixture is the size of small peas.
3. Slowly add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture holds together with a fork.
4. Press dough into a circle, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 20 minutes.
5. Beat 2 eggs in a medium bowl. Stir in pumpkin, sugar, and evaporated milk.
6. In another bowl, beat remaining egg. Stir in maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt.
7. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
8. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle and place in a 9 or 10-inch pie plate.
9. Pour filling into crust.
10. Bake 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake about 20 more minutes, until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
11. Cool before slicing.

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