STEAMED PUMPKIN FOR PUMPKIN PIE
This recipe gives a moist, but not watery, pumpkin mash for pie filling. I used this for "Vanderbilt's Rich Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie", and the results were excellent. Everyone commented it was the best pumpkin pie they'd ever had!
Provided by Mme M
Categories Pie
Time 50m
Yield 2 pies
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Cut the pumpkin into manageable pieces, then cut off the rind.
- Cut the pumpkin flesh into pieces that are the same size.
- Remove all seeds and stringy bits.
- Steam the pumpkin pieces over water for about 20 minutes.
- It doesn't take long until it mashes up under the pressure of a fork.
- Empty the pumpkin pieces into a colander, and toss the pumpkin as you would when you drain pasta.
- Prepare to toss and drain this pumpkin from time to time, for about a day and a half. There seems to be a lot of water that continues to seep out. (Additionally, you could put the pumpkin into a dish towel, and squeeze it, if you are not sure you have got as much water out as possible.).
- At a certain point, not much water comes out.
- You can reheat the very mushy amount (which yields only about 3 cups!), and add your pumpkin pie spices (clove, cinnamon, allspice, ginger). The spices will be more intense if you blend it all when the pumpkin mash is warm.
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Nhlonipho Silo
nsilo10@aol.comThis is the best recipe for steamed pumpkin that I've ever tried. The pumpkin is cooked perfectly and the pie turns out delicious.
Raju Don
d_raju@aol.comI've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The pumpkin is always cooked evenly and the pie has a perfect texture.
Md parves Khan
m_k36@yahoo.comThis recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves pumpkin pie. The pumpkin is cooked to perfection and the pie has a wonderful flavor.
Mohammad Shakeel
shakeel.m25@yahoo.comI'm so impressed with this recipe! The pumpkin was cooked perfectly and the pie turned out amazing.
Sibusiso Motshabi
smotshabi@gmail.comThis recipe is a game-changer! I've always struggled to cook pumpkin for pumpkin pie, but this recipe makes it so easy.
Fakhar Baloch
bf47@hotmail.comI've tried several different recipes for steamed pumpkin and this one is by far the best. The pumpkin is cooked perfectly and the pie turns out delicious.
Xander Va zyl
x@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the pumpkin turned out great. I will definitely be using it again next time I make pumpkin pie.
Sahar Buio
b_sahar@aol.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good way to cook pumpkin for pumpkin pie and this one is perfect.
Aziz Sultan
as70@yahoo.comThis recipe is a lifesaver! I used to hate making pumpkin pie because it was always such a hassle to cook the pumpkin. But this recipe makes it so easy and the pie always turns out delicious.
Bryan German
g@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The pumpkin is always cooked evenly and the pie has a perfect texture.
Kathleen Boe
kathleen@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! The pumpkin was cooked perfectly and the pie turned out delicious.