National Pumpkin Day

National Pumpkin Day celebrates one of the real treasures of fall: the pumpkin. The bright orange vegetables bring vibrancy in color and cozy warmth to decoration on doorsteps from whisks to whipping up seasonal treats.

Learn about the history of pumpkins, explore recipes, and get into the creative world of carving ideas that really make these orange wonders shine as masterpieces.

Take this as a good excuse today and get yourself a taste of pumpkin-flavored treats, screaming all things autumn-from pies to lattes to bread.

Join us in giving thanks for pumpkins-our guides through culinary explorations, through decoration, and through times of bonding with our family.

Let National Pumpkin Day encourage you to taste the true flavors of the season and its traditions, be in the harvest spirit, and connect to the nature’s bounty in your way.

Have you ever tried making pumpkin pie at home only to end up with a soggy crust or bland filling? You’re definitely not alone!

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Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3-4 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling:

• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 extra-large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Make the Crust

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Add cold butter and, using a pastry cutter or fork, mix until coarse crumbs form.
• Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together into a ball. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim excess dough, leaving a slight overhang, and crimp edges. Freeze for 10 minutes.

2. Par-Bake the Crust

• Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment, and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.

3. Prepare the Filling

• In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

4. Bake the Pie

• Pour the filling into the partially baked crust. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. (If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.)

5. Cool and Serve

• Let the pie cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Hints:

• Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
• Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing for a clean cut.

Celebrate National Pumpkin Day with this classic pumpkin pie recipe, perfect for savoring the flavors of fall!

Fall is here, and while everyone is excited about cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes, finding the right book to curl up with can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.

Five Best Books for National Pumpkin Day:

 

1.Pumpkin Recipes by Sara Banks

 

 

2.The Pumpkin Cookbook by DeeDee Stovel

 

 

3. In a Pumpkin Shell: Over 20 Pumpkin Projects for Kids by Jennifer Storey Gillis

 

 

4. The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz

 

 

5. Pumpkin Patch Blessings by Kim Washburn

 

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