Honey Pumpkin Pie

Honey brings out the flavors of pumpkin spices, nutmeg becomes a bit nuttier, cinnamon a bit sweeter, and ginger a bit spicier. This recipe makes for one flavorful pumpkin pie that’s a breeze to prepare for any celebration.

Ingredients:
2 medium eggs
½ cup honey
¾ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon powdered ginger
1 ½ cups pureed cooked pumpkin
¾ cup milk
One prepared pie shell

Directions:
Preheat oven to 450°F.

In a large bowl, beat eggs until yolks and whites are well blended. Gradually beat in honey until incorporated and thick. Add the nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and ginger.

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree and milk. Pour into egg mixture, whisk until smooth, and pour into pie shell.

Bake 10 minutes, reduce the temperature to 350°F, and continue baking 20 to 25 minutes, until filling is firm. Remove and cool before serving.

Gingerbread on its own is delicious. When it’s baked with added pumpkin puree, it becomes spectacular.

12 tablespoons butter, melted, plus extra for the pan
2 ½ cups flour, plus more for the pan
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 eggs

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375F. Butter and flour two loaf pans.

Pumpkin Gingerbread recipe

When served cold, this soup can be a refreshing zest of sweet and salty flavors, perfect for an invigorating lunch.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon powdered ginger
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Nutmeg, to taste
3 cups chicken broth
¾ cup light cream
3 cups pureed cooked pumpkin
½ cup julienned ham

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir with a wooden spoon until thick and light golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add sugar, salt, ginger, pepper, and nutmeg; stir to incorporate.
2. Add chicken broth and cream; bring to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly. Add pumpkin puree and whisk until smooth.
3. Add ham and stir to mix. Heat until warmed through, adjust seasonings, and serve.