Pumpkin Pie for fall

*Libby's Pumpkin Pie recipe with the easiest crust ever!
(Makes one 9-inch deep-dish pie crust)

Crust:
1 c all-purpose flour
1/2 t salt
1/3 c vegetable shortening
2-3 T cold water

COMBINE flour and salt in medium bowl; cut in vegetable shortening until crumbly. Sprinkle with water; blend until mixture holds together.

SHAPE dough into ball; place on lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Line pie plate with pastry. Turn edge under; crimp edge as desired.

(I rolled between two sheets of wax paper and then took off the top sheet and using the bottom sheet flipped the crust into the pan)

Note: to make two crusts, double all ingredients, follow procedure above and divide dough in half.

No need  to pre-bake crust. Simply dump in pumpkin pie filling.



LIBBY'S FAMOUS PUMPKIN PIE

3/4 c sugar
1/2 t salt
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t ginger
1/4 t cloves
2 eggs
1 can (15 oz) 100% pure pumpkin
1 c evaporated milk (can make your own using powdered milk--see previous entry)
1 unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie shell


MIX sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.

POUR into pie shell

BAKE in preheated 425 degree F oven for 15 min. Reduce temperature to 350 degree F; bake 40-50 min or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

(2) Sweet and Condensed Milk substitutes

I haven't tried this one yet.

Sweet and Condensed Milk

If you don't have sweetened condensed milk on hand, this simple recipe will make the equivalent of a 14-ounce can.

Ingredients

1/2 cup boiling water

1 cup nonfat dry milk

2/3 cup sugar

3 tbsp melted butter

1. Pour 1/2 cup of boiling water into a blender.

2. Add 1 cup of nonfat dry milk.

3. Add 2/3 cup sugar.

4. Add 3 tablespoons of melted butter.

5. Add a few drops of vanilla.

6. Cover and blend on high speed for 30 seconds or until smooth.

7. Remove from the blender.

8. Use in a recipe immediately or store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

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Sweet and Condensed Milk

Original Recipe Yield 1 1/3 cup

Ingredients

3/4 cup white sugar

1/2 cup water

1 1/8 cups powdered milk

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and cook until thick about 15 to 20 minutes.

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Evaporated Milk Substutute

I used this in a pumpkin pie recipe because we had no evaporated milk and Simon reallllly wanted pumpkin pie. The pumpkin can was staring at him.

Evaporated Milk Substitute

http://frugalliving.about.com/od/makeyourowningredients/r/Evaporated_Milk.htm

No need to pay a premium for those little cans of evaporated milk. You can make your own in two minutes or less.

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients:

* 2/3 cup non-fat dry milk

* 3/4 cup water

Preparation:

Mix the water and dry milk powder together. Then, use in place of the evaporated milk in any recipe.

Yield: 1 cup (8 ounces)