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PUMPKIN PIE
Ingredients:
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750g/1lb 10oz pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and
cut into chunks
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350g sweet shortcrust pastry
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plain flour, for dusting
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140g caster sugar
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp fresh nutmeg, grated
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1 tsp cinnamon
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2 eggs, beaten
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25g butter, melted
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175ml milk
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1 tbsp icing sugar
Method:
Place the pumpkin in a large saucepan, cover with water and bring to
the boil. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 mins or until tender.
Drain pumpkin; let cool.
Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Roll out the pastry on a lightly
floured surface and use it to line a 22cm loose-bottomed tart tin.
Chill for 15 mins. Line the pastry with baking parchment and baking
beans, then bake for 15 mins. Remove the beans and paper, and cook