LIFESTYLE
Eat, Drink & Be Merry
A PRAISE TO THE
PUMPKIN U P WITH MISS DAISY KING Falling leaves, a chill in the air, the first smoke wafting from our neighborhood chimneys - are symbols of a sort of super-season which encompasses all the wonderful holidays to come. Yes, there is frost on the pumpkin; therefore, it’s pumpkin time! Tis’ the season when “pumpkin spice”- that mixture of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, allspice and cinnamon traditionally used to flavor pumpkin pies - now makes appearances in everything from lattes to ice creams and M&Ms. For four intervening centuries, pumpkins have been one of the most awaited and celebrated fruits of the fall harvest and have become woven into the fabric of the holidays, which follow. These indigenous American staples were co-opted by Irish immigrants to be a part of their Halloween celebration, with their role in all things spooky given public prominence in Washington Irving’s 1848 classic “Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Children of the last half-century also know of Charlie Brown’s search for the Great Pumpkin.
In “Home for the Holidays," Perry Como famously sang about knowing “A man who lives in Tennessee," who was headed for “Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie.” With respect to our friends north of the Mason-Dixon Line, pumpkin pie is a Southern tradition as well. The following recipes are delicious enough that your Pennsylvanian friends may very well come to Tennessee for their pumpkin treats. According to current demographic trends, they will likely return with moving vans. We welcome one and all to Franklin and middle Tennessee, where the Great Pumpkin is served. Happy Baking! MISS DAISY’S KITCHEN 1110 HILLSBORO ROAD • FRANKLIN, TN 37064 615.599.5313 • MISSDAISYKING.COM FACEBOOK.COM/MISSDAISYSKITCHEN
Buttermilk Pumpkin Pie INGREDIENTS • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin pie filling • 1 cup buttermilk • ½ cup maple syrup • 1/4 cup sugar • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream • 2 large eggs • 2 egg yolks • 2 tbsp. butter, melted • 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice • 9 inch pie crust, baked for 5-7 minutes in a 350° 36 FALL 2021
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INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin and next 8 ingredients 2. Pour into prepared pie crusts 3. Bake at 325° for 80 - 90 minutes until pick inserted in center comes out clean If necessary, cover with foil halfway through baking to prevent excess browning 4. Let cool and if desired, top with additional Whipped cream
