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Hawaij Pumpkin Pie

This traditional pumpkin pie is infused with Yemenite hawaij spice, and is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Chilling Time (for Crust)1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Yemeni, Yemenite
Keyword: hawaij, pumpkin pie, thanksgiving
Servings: 8 people
Author: The Elegant Economist

Equipment

  • 9" (23cm) pie plate

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • cups all purpose flour (160g)
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ½ Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (4 ounces / 113g)
  • ¼ cup cold water (59ml)

For the Pie:

  • 1 tin pumpkin puree (15 ounces / 425g)
  • 1 egg
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp hawaij spice (or: ½ tsp cardamom, ½ tsp ginger, ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp of nutmeg, a pinch of mace, and a pinch of ground clove.)
  • 1 tin sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces / 395g) NB. To make parve (dairy-free) substitute 1¾ non-dairy milk and 1 cup of light brown sugar for the the sweetened condensed milk)

Instructions

For the Crust:

  • In a large bowl mix your flour, salt, and sugar until combined. Add the butter, cut into small pieces, and use your fingers to add the butter to the flour mixture. Once the flour is mostly incorporated (some small pieces of butter are okay!) add your water one tablespoon at a time. It should make the consistency doughy, but depending on your location and flour you may need a little extra water. Once the dough comes together, place on parchment or plastic wrap, and wrap it for the fridge.
  • Place the dough in your fridge for at least an hour (it can also be frozen if using it for later!) and then roll out for your pie. Once you've rolled it out and placed it in the pie plate, place in the freezer for ten minutes while you work on the filling.

For the Pie:

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a large bowl combine the pumpkin, egg, and egg yolk, mixing with a whisk until fully combined. Add your hawaij spice and condensed milk (or non-dairy milk and brown sugar, if using), and whisk until combined. Pour into the cold pie crust from the freezer.
  • Place your pie in the oven at 425°F for 15 minutes, then turn the heat down to 350°F (175°C) and cook for another 30 to 35 minutes, or until just set in the middle of the pie. Cool to room temperature and serve.
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