Martha Stewart's Pumpkin Pie

By annekeeney

Ingredients

• 1 c. light brown sugar
• 1 T. cornstarch
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 t. ginger
• 1 t. cinnamon
• 1/8 t. chives
• 1 1/2 c. fresh pumpkin puree
• 3 lg. eggs, lightly beaten, plus 1 egg white
• 1 1/2 c. evaporated milk
• pate brisee (pie dough)
• 1 T. heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, pumpkin puree, and 3 eggs. Beat well. Add evaporated milk, and combine. Set aside.

2. Between 2 pieces of plastic wrap, roll pate brisee into a 12" circle. Fit pastry into a 9"glass pie plate; trim dough evenly along edge, leaving about a 1/2" overhang. Pinch to form a decorative edge. If the dough begins to soften, chill for 15 minutes.

3. Make the glaze: Beat the remaining egg, and combine with remaining egg, and combine with heavy cream. Brush glaze very lightly on edges of pie shell. Fill pie shell with pumpkin mixture. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and continue baking for 30 minutes more. Cool on a wire racks.