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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Pumpkin pie is usually too firm for my liking, so I add whipped egg whites to lighten it. Use a deep dish pie pan because the beaten egg whites add so much volume to the pie
   
Mix filling  
¾ cup  Sugar
½ tsp  Salt
1 tsp  Cinnamon, ground
½ tsp Ginger, ground
¼ tsp Cloves, ground
2                   Egg yokes
1  can

Pumpkin. Libby’s, 15 oz.

1 can Evaporated milk, 12 oz.
Fold in  
4 Egg whites (Beat egg whites to soft peaks and gently fold into batter. Do not completely mix.)
Crust  
1 ½ cups Flour, sifted all-purpose
½ Tsp Salt
½ cup Shortening
4-5 Tbs Water, cold
  Cut in shortening till pieces are the size of peas.
Sprinkle water 1 Tbs at a time tossing mixture after each addition.
Form into ball and refrigerate 1/2 hour.
Fatten dough on lightly floured surface.
Roll 1/8” thick from center to edge.
Bake  
  Preheat oven 325º oven
Bake for 1 1/2 hours.
Or until toothpick inserted into center of pie comes out clean.
Cool on wire rack for two hours.
Serve with fresh whipped cream. Mmmm, good!
   


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