Pumpkin Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, pumpkin puree, and 3 eggs.
4. 4
   Beat well.
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   Add evaporated milk, and combine.
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   Set aside.
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   Between two pieces of plastic wrap, roll pate brisee into a 12-inch circle.
8. 8
   Fit pastry into a 9-inch glass pie plate; trim dough evenly along edge, leaving about a 1/2-inch overhang.
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   Pinch to form a decorative edge.
10. 10
    If the dough begins to soften, chill for 15 minutes.
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    Make the glaze: Beat the remaining egg, and combine with heavy cream.
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    Brush glaze very lightly on edges of pie shell.
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    Fill pie shell with pumpkin mixture.
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    Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
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    Bake for 10 minutes.
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    Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking for 30 minutes more.
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    Cool on a wire rack.
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    In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
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    Add butter, and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds.
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    With machine running, add ice water in a slow, steady stream through feed tube.
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    Pulse until dough holds together without being wet or sticky; be careful not to process more than 30 seconds.
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    To test, squeeze a small amount together: If it is crumbly, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
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    Divide dough into two equal balls.
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    Flatten each ball into a disc and wrap in plastic.
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    Transfer to the refrigerator and chill at least 1 hour.
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    Dough may be stored, frozen, up to 1 month.
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    Yield: Makes 1 double-crust or 2 single-crust 9- to 10-inch pies