Ma’s Pumpkin Pie
Brenda and I are really grateful you’re following along on this food blog journey. This project is something that Brenda’s wanted to do for 10 years - for various reasons it wasn’t until 2019 that it’s finally coming to life.
During a quick Labor Day weekend trip to visit the Drakes in Victor, ID, Brenda and I were cooking in her kitchen when she joked about putting a clause in her will about how I needed to publish all of her recipes online. After a good belly laugh I said something to the effect of, “You know, you can still be alive and share your recipes with everyone, right?”
When I returned to Austin I was laid off from my marketing job at a high-end shaving company. One of the first things I did was call Brenda. “It’s now or never. We’re either creating this food blog or not!” Nothing like being dramatic to get the ball rolling. Ha.
Since launching in October it’s been incredible to reconnect with all y’all over food again. Thank you for you love, support, feedback, and encouragement. From using Brenda’s recipes to teach classes on how to knead bread, to using Brenda recipes to incentivize your kids to finish chores, we love hearing your stories.
Here’s to a wonderful Thanksgiving. We hope it’s full of gratitude, love, and friendship for each and everyone of y’all.
xoxo, Brenda + Chelsea
Ma’s Pumpkin Pie
Prepare one (unbaked) bottom pie crust for a 9" pie plate, or two 8" pie plates.
Fit the bottom crust into the pan, trim and finger crimp* edge. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine:
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (Libby’s recommended)
3/8 cup brown sugar
3/8 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/16 tsp ground cloves
1/4 cup + 3 Tbsp heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
Mix with a wire whisk until smooth. Pour into the prepared pie shell(s). Bake at 350F for 60 to 90 minutes or until tests done, when a table knife or toothpick comes out clean. Cool. Serve.
Top with freshly:
whipped sweetened cream
Brenda tips:
Brenda believes Thanksgiving celebrations need pumpkin pie, and her Mom’s recipe is the best.
Window to B’s Kitchen…
*Although not a pumpkin pie, (it’s Dad’s Favorite Cherry Pie) this gif teaches us how to use both of our thumbs to finger crimp pie crusts.
NOTE: we know pumpkin pies don’t have top crusts…you silly goose. We just wanted to show you how to finger crimp.
