Ingredients
2 eggs
1 can (14oz/398ml) pumpkin puree
300 ml condensed milk, sweetened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cloves, ground
1/4 tsp ginger, ground
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 9 (23cm) pie shell, unbaked
Directions
In large bowl, beat eggs; blend in pumpkin, condensed milk, sugar,
cinnamon, salt, cloves, ginger and nutmeg. Pour into pie shell. Bake
in 425F (220C) oven for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 375F (190C) and
bake for about 35 minutes longer or until pastry is golden and knife
inserted into centre comes out clean. Let cool on rack. Make 8
servings.
Servings: 8 servings
Prize Pumpkin Pie Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Dessert; Pie; Pumpkin; Squash; Vegetable
The History of Recipes
It is quite possible to follow the history of recipes far back into ancient history, in truth as far into history as pharonic Egypt, and maybe further still. However, mostly, these old recipes were just primitive hieroglyphic or cunieform instructions for food preparation.
In fact, the most ancient recipe found, according to historians is a series of stone tablets in ancient Sumerian describing the baking of bread which is then used to make a drink, quite possibly a form of beer as it is recorded as making those who drank it feel `exhilarated, wonderful and blissful`. Progressing into The time of the roman empire 25BC a roman called Apicius created a collection of documents which described recipes enjoyed by his fellow Romans. In his publication, Apicius describes how the roman meals were divided into hors d`oeuvre, entrees and desserts, a very modern way of dining. He also describes how the Roman chefs used a good variety of herbs, including many that are still in use today such as thyme, fennel and dill. For the centuries that followed, the rich and powerful families of the West tried to serve up the most extravagent banquests, and as a result the best cooks and their recipe collections were much in demand. Nevertheless, it wasn`t until the 19th century the formal cooking and recipe publications rose to prominence. Mrs Isabella Beeton in the UK, and the equally well-known Fannie Merritt Farmer in the USA, dedicated their lives to collating, trying out, and writing down recipes to allow everyone to enjoy them. When we get to the 20th century, cook books are highly popular due to more people being able to read, people having increased spare time and having more disposable income. |
We hope you enjoy this Prize Pumpkin Pie recipe.
