We were at the store the other day and my L begs for a pie pumpkin.
“He’s sooo cute”. he said.
The pumpkin is so cute? Really? Could youresist? Well, neither could I.
We took the pumpkin home and he promptly did this with a Sharpie…
The front. Notice the braces. The back. Yep, those are cheeks. ugh.
That little pumpkin sat on my counter for a while. Okay, days and days.
Finally, I felt guilty about putting off making the pie I had promised L. It seems so much simpler in my head then in reality.
My brother (#5 of the 10 of us) was over for lunch. It was his birthday.
Seemed like the right occasion to make a pie.
Although, any day is an occasion for dessert in our house.
Seemed like the right occasion to make a pie.
Although, any day is an occasion for dessert in our house.
That poor pumpkin became puree. Yippee!
My L kept on asking to push the buttons on the blender. What is that about? It never got old. Huh?
This girl usually makes pumpkin pie from pumpkin in a can.
And my son was a little surprised that pumpkins really make pie.
And my son was a little surprised that pumpkins really make pie.
Sigh.
But, he is a happy boy. And he brushes his teeth…most of the time…
I’m not a terrible mother. That’s what I keep telling him anyways!
This is my kind of a pie crust. Although, I much prefer the Pillsbury.
But, my store was out. Making do.
I guess I should teach him how to make proper pie crust also.
So he doesn’t think you just unroll and place.
Someday.
The mother of all cookbooks! If you don’t have one… run out immediately and get one!
It is a bit beat up in my house. Not beat up…loved!
We used the basic pumpkin pie recipe from this gem.
Cracking eggs.
Another of those tasks he loves… I don’t understand?
Eggs, pumpkins and pie crusts. Christmas presents?
The final product getting ready for some oven time.
Another of those must haves! This one is from Pampered Chef.
They work great to protect that crust.
Stuff the aluminum foil!
Here’s the good part.
Stick some gingersnaps and nuts in the blender. Pulverize it.
(I added some more nut bits after pulverization to have a bit more nutty texture)
Here is what you want.
tasting it…he said yum!
(notice my candleholders without candles. they were sacrificed for the pumpkins. sad story)
Now, the key to the topping. You have to let the pie bake until it is fairly set and THEN put on the crumbles.
Finish the baking with the crumbles on top. They will get nice and brown.
Final product. We didn’t have cream of the iced or whipping variety. It was tragic.
L still said “it is so beautiful, and I never use the word beautiful.”
It was tasty, although I think it needed some caramel. Wouldn’t that be the ultimate. Yum!
Speaking of pumpkins and such…check out the Butternut Squash Virgin recipe!
Just me,
Janel
P.S. L says he likes the canned pumpkin stuff better. Really? Really?
Well, forget those eggs for Christmas! He’s getting rocks.
Some peoples kids. I tell ya!
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Hi Janel! Thanks for posting such a cute story about you and L making not only a pie but a holiday memory for him. He's a cute pumkin' himself! The topping sound devine.
@Miss Kitty
Thanks for stopping by!
I have a few things to say: first, I LLOVE that he put "cheeks" on the pumpkin. HHHAAAHA! That is SO like my son! Second, I've always heard it was really hard to make pumpkin pie (cakes, muffins, etc.) using real pumpkins…that didn't look too hard to me. Wonder why I have always heard that? Third, yum! The pie looks super yummy. I love the crunch factor you added and finally, your blog looks so good! The new design is fantastic!!
@MommaHen
Aren't the cheeks funny. Made my day! The pie wasn't really too hard. Obviously, canned pumpkin is easier. But, nothing like making the real thing. I LOVE my new design! Thanks for noticing!
Looks yummy! And the birthday boy is adorable! Thanks for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!
@Handy Man, Crafty Woman
He's adorable…isn't he! Thanks for stopping by!