Showing posts with label pumpkin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pumpkin. Show all posts

Friday, October 17, 2008

Recipe Friday - Autumn Pumpkin Pie, Big D Friendly

In honor of the Fall season and a sweet friend, a wonderful pie recipe that's easy on the Big D.

Filling for Autumn Pumpkin Pie - a low calorie, low fat recipe for pumpkin pie

1 can pumpkin
1/2 cup of egg substitute OR 2 egg white and one yolk
1/2 cup sugar plus 6 packets of Equal
1 tsp of cinnamon, ginger, cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 - 12 ounce can of skimmed evaporated milk

Mix pumpkin with eggs then add milk. Mix dry ingredients and carefully add to wet.


Crust - a low calorie, low fat recipe for pumpkin pie

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons of low-fat margarine OR refrigerated butter spray (0 calories type)
4 Tablespoons of ice water
2 - 9 " pie plates

Combine ingredients, form ball, roll out between two pieces of waxed paper that have been lightly dusted with flour.

Spray pie plate with no-calorie cooking spray and carefully transfer crust. Fill with prepared filling and place into a 425 degree preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees and cook for about 30 minutes longer.


Topping - a low calorie, low fat recipe for pumpkin pie

1 small container of lite whipped topping
cinnamon

Slice chilled pie and top with the lite topping and a small dusting of cinnamon if desired.

Makes 2 pies, or 16 servings for about 150 calories per slice.

Enjoy!