HOW TO MAKE THE MOST DELICIOUS PIE FOR YOUR HOLIDAY MEAL

If you’re like me, homemade pies are one of my favorite deserts.

You have to understand that I think the crust makes the pie.

If it isn’t flaky I won’t even eat it.

My great Grandma Marie was an expert in the kitchen.

Her recipes have been passed down for generations and I continue that legacy in the kitchen with my kids.

I feel so proud when I make a desert from scratch because the end results are always worth it.

I am about to share some of her secrets with you so you can do that same.

Grandma Marie’s Pumpkin Pie with fresh whipped cream

THE CRUST

Makes a double recipe for two pumpkin pies or one covered pie.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/3 cup Wholesome Family Pork Lard

• 4 to 5 Tablespoons cold water

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a medium bowl stir together flour and salt. With a fork cut in shortening till pea-sized.

2. Sprinkle water on one tablespoon at a time tossing with a fork. Push moistened dough to the side. Mix till all flour is moistened. Don't mix too much or the crust will be hard

3. Form into a ball and roll out on the floured surface. Turn and flour the dough a few times till it's the size you need.

4. Grandmas TIP: Use a foil covering on the edges of your pie crust so you don’t overbake them.

FOR THE PIE

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

• 2 large eggs slightly beaten

• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

• 1 (12 ounce) can Evaporated Milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare pie crust recipe and set aside. In a large bowl mix together sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves. Add eggs, canned pumpkin, and evaporated milk. Mix until fully combined.

2. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared pie crust. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean.

3. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours to completely cool. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream.

FOR THE TOPPING

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups Wholesome Family Raw Cream

• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice

• 2 teaspoons vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS

Place mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes before making whipped cream (optional but will yield best results).

1. Add VERY COLD cream to the cold bowl.

2. Immediately whip with an electric mixer (or stand mixer with whisk attachment) on medium speed until soft peaks begin to form.

3. Add the maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice) and continue to whip until medium peaks form. You want the peaks right in between soft and stiff, so it will have a pillowy texture but still hold its shape in the refrigerator.

Trust me, you wont regret spending the extra time in the kitchen making this, you will only regret you didn’t make more.

It’ll taste delicious, you will know the ingredients you used, and you’ll feel so proud to lay it on the table at your next holiday gathering.

I hope you enjoy your holiday with family and friends.

Rachelle

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