This pie, so deep orange that it’s almost brown, gives off a heavenly scent as it bakes. It’s a warmer, richer twist on the traditional pumpkin pie recipe. If you like, garnish the center of the pie with pecans after it’s baked.
Recipe information
Yield
makes one 10-inch pie
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 10-inch pie plate with the rolled-out crust.
Step 2
Put the pumpkin, sugar, molasses, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and eggs in a bowl and stir until thoroughly combined. Gradually stir in the half-and-half, then pour the filling into the crust.
Step 3
Bake for 10 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350°F and bake another 30 to 40 minutes, until the center of the filling is firm. Cool on wire rack for 1 to 2 hours. Spoon the whipped cream in a ring around the outer edge of the filling before slicing and serving.
