Happy Thanksgiving & Pumpkin Pie

Good Morning

Thanksgiving Day is one of my favorite holidays besides Christmas and Easter.

 It's a time to personally reflect upon every reason one has to feel thankful.

 We're most fortunate to have been born in our beautiful, scenic country. There is not one state that does not simply take your breath away with its special charm. From California all across the Midwest to the Southern states, God has blessed this land with His special touch of natural splendor.

 I look forward to the holidays, a special time when family members will be together.And of course eat the famous traditional Turkey,Dressing, Sweet potatoes and Pumpkin Pie..Of course other dishes are always introduced to the table. This year we are having along with the turkey, dressing and sweet potatoes we are having  mashed potatoes, corn, brussel sprouts, cranberries, mostacolli, pickles olive tray, rolls, Chocolate mint brownies and teramisu..

Pumpkin Pie

Not a Diet Meal on Thanksgiving not at our house.

1 15oz can pure pumpkin

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp pumpkin spice

1/4 tsp cloves

1 12oz can evaporated milk

2 large eggs

combine all ingredients and mix well

with electric mixer.

pour in to a 9 inch pie shell

place in preheated oven 

Bake 425 for 15 minutes 

reduce heat to 350 for 45 to 50 minutes. 

remove to wire rack to cool

refrigerate after pie has cooled. 

pour into a preheated oven

Dont forget the sugar
one year I did and created a family rememberance.

My favorite Pie Crust

I have been making this pie crust my whole married life.

2 cups flour

1 tsp salt

2/3 cup plus 2 Tablespoons Crisco

1/4 cup of water

combine all the above in a food processor until it all comes together in a nice ball.

If you don't have a food processor mix well with a pastry blender or electric mixer.

Roll out in between two sheets of wax paper

I discovered that works really well.

testing to see if pie pan will fit over the dough

 when it looks like it will fit remove the top layer of wax paper

 place pan over and flip into pan.

 remove last layer of wax paper crimp sides and pierce pie dough all over with a fork.

 pour in batter and bake. according to directions above.

serve each pie slice with a dollip of whipped cream. 

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