Caramel Pumpkin Pie is the recipe we are all making with the group Tuesdays with Dorie.
This recipe begins by browning sugar over medium-high heat until melted. I stopped short of cooking as long as the directions suggested. Heavy cream is then added to the hot syrup and stirred until smooth to make caramel. I did have a piece that did not melt back and I just lifted it out before proceeding.
Caramel Pumpkin Pie Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
1-9 inch single crust, homemade or purchased or made with Dorie’s Good for Almost Everything Pie Dough partially baked and cooled
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 T dark rum, cognac or apple cider
2 T unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
1 cup cunned unsweetened pumpkin puree
1 1/4 t ground cinnamon
3/4 t ground ginger
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Tiny pinch of ground allspice
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 t pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving
DIRECTIONS:
Getting ready: Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the pie plate on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone mat.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the sugar evenly over the bottom of a large nonstick skillet.
Place the skillet over medium-high heat and, staying close by, cook until the sugar melts and starts to color. Once you see a little color, gently swirl the skillet so that the sugar colors evenly. Cook the sugar, without stirring, until it turns deep amber–almost mahogany. The sugar will bubble up and foam and soon it will start to smoke. It is very dramatic, and it might make you think you’ve gone too far, but you want a dark (though not burned black) color; the darker the sugar, the fuller the flavor.
When the bubbles have gone from foamy to big and fat, you will probably have reached the right color. To check the color, drop a bit of the caramelized sugar on a white plate.
Lower the heat to medium, stand back and pour the cream into the skillet. The sugar will bubble and hiss and, if the cream was cold, it may even clump. Just continue to cook, stirring and it will even out. Add the cider and butter and cook just until the caramel is smooth. pour the caramel into a heatproof pitcher or bowl and cool it for about 15 minutes.
Working with a whisk in a large bowl, beat the pumpkin to break it up and smooth it. Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat to blend. Whisk in the spices, salt vanilla and eggs, beating until the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the caramel. Rap the bowl against the counter a few times to de-bubble the filling, then pour the filling into the crust.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is puffed and set–tap the pan gently and the filling won’t jiggle. A thin knife inserted into the center of the pie will come out clean. it will also leave a gash in the filling, but you’ll be covering it with whipped cream.
Transfer the pie to a rack and cool to room temperature, or cool and refrigerate (see Serving). When you are ready to serve, spread the lightly whipped cream over the top of the pie. If you’d like a dressier look, whip the cream until it is firm, put it into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe rosettes over the surface of the pie. Alternatively, you can pipe the cream in a lattice pattern.
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Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
Your pie is beautiful! I've had such a craving for pumpkin pie:@)
Beth says
Your pie looks wonderful. I'm a big fan of pumpkin pie and I'm always looking for "the best" recipe. I'll have to try this one out!
Miss Jen says
It's SO nice to visit you.
Wow…. that looks scrumptious!!
Your pictures are wonderful!
Happy Anniversary, dear Mrs.H!
Love~ Miss Jen
Suzy says
Wow! That looks delish! I just got in from working the 3 to 11 shift and that would go great with a cup of hot tea!
Kristen says
That pie has my mouth watering. I haven't gotten around to making a pumpkin pie this year…but you are sorely tempting me!
Buttercup says
Love anything pumpkin. Just made a batch of pumpkin/apple soup and am always looking for pumpkin recipes.
Mary says
Nothing says autumn more than pumpkin pie! Your photos look great~ I bet it smells & tastes even better 🙂
Lisa says
You have my fav pie here displayed so beautifully and I m sure its tastes just as delightful.
I did a post like this a few years back . Takes me back to a year I cooked for a crew of ten for havest. Hard work and loving life.
Thanks for stopping by.
Lisa
Maggie Ann says
That picture of the pie is enjoyable all by itself!
Lisa says
Thanks for stopping by my blog! You have a beautiful blog and this is a great looking pie!
NanaDiana says
That looks decadent-rich and oh-so-good! I think I would opt to leave the whipped cream off too…just something about beating a pan of poor unsuspecting cream, isn't there?>) Diana
Linda C says
Now that looks delish!! Although I'm on a gluten journey right now, I am saving that treat for Thanksgiving dinner- a tiny little won't hurt.
And Happy 35th Anniversary fellow 1975 newlyweds.:) Loved that year!
Looks like you both had a lovely time together- and aren't we blessed with this beautiful fall weather? Seems like most of the country is getting this beautiful sunshiny Fall.
Have a great week!
Hugs,
Linda
Mildred says
The pie looks delicious. When I made pumpkin coffee cake last week, the house smelled so good. We stopped at an ice cream parlor yesterday and had a pumpkin ice cream – it was delicious!
Sandi says
That pie looks delicious! I would hop on over for a piece if it were that easy. lol
Happy belated Anniversary too! You two are so cute together!
Blessings~
Ann says
well it looks delicious. I love pumpkin pie
Walking on Sunshine... says
Well that looks delicious!!! And I love the rest of your pictures into Philadelphia. And your beautiful present!
Jennifurla says
I must say I really love the rich color on all these tarts.