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James Martin Pumpkin Pie Recipe

James Martin Pumpkin Pie
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James Martin’s pumpkin pie is a classic spiced dessert featuring a flaky, buttery shortcrust base filled with a smooth pumpkin custard mixture. The filling is made from pureed pumpkin, eggs, cream, sugar, and warming spices, baked until set and golden. It’s a traditional pie that perfectly balances sweetness and spice.

Ingredients

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For the pastry:

  • 250g plain flour

  • 125g cold butter, cubed

  • 1 tbsp icing sugar

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 2–3 tbsp cold water

For the filling:

 

  • 400g pumpkin purée (or cooked, mashed pumpkin)

  • 3 large eggs

  • 150g soft light brown sugar

  • 250ml double cream

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

  • ½ tsp ground ginger

  • ½ tsp ground cloves

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Step 1: Make the pastry

Combine flour, icing sugar, and butter in a bowl (or food processor). Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and cold water gradually until a dough forms. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the pumpkin filling

If using fresh pumpkin, steam or roast it until soft, then mash or blend to a smooth purée. Set aside to cool.

Step 3: Roll and blind bake the pastry

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the chilled pastry and line the pie tin. Prick the base with a fork, cover with baking paper, and fill with baking beans. Bake for 15 minutes, remove beans, then bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden.

Step 4: Mix the filling

In a bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, eggs, sugar, cream, spices, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy.

Step 5: Assemble the pie

Pour the pumpkin filling into the baked pastry shell. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 6: Bake the pie

Bake for 45–50 minutes at 170°C (340°F), or until the centre is just set with a slight wobble.

Step 7: Cool and serve  

Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or a dusting of cinnamon.

Find it online: https://britishrecipeshub.co.uk/james-martin-pumpkin-pie/