Maple Pumpkin Pie

You can bake a pie that is great to bring to parties or have on Thanksgiving. Follow these simple steps to make a pie.

INGREDIENTS:
Crust: 12 graham crackers, 6 Tbs butter, 1/3 cup sugar.
Filling: 2 eggs 1(15oz) can pumpkin, 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1/2 cup heavy cream.
Maple Whipped Cream: 1 cup heavy cream, 3 Tbs pure maple syrup, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

TOOLS:
Reusable plastic bag, medium microwave safe bowl, dry measuring cups, wooden spoon, 9 inch pie pan, rolling pin, large bowl, whisk, measuring spoons, liquid measuring cup, medium bowl, hand mixer

Put 12 graham crackers and put them in the plastic bag. Take a rolling pin and crush them into fine crumbs. Add 6 tbs of butter in a microwaveable bowl. Heat it until melted, 30-60 seconds. Stir the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and 1/3 cup of sugar in to a bowl. Pour this into the pie pan. Flatten it evenly and firmly. Press it up the sides.

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Put the crust in the oven and bake for ten minutes. Carefully take it out of the oven.

While the crust bakes you can make the filling. Crack two eggs into a large bowl, throw away the shells and wash your hands. Add the can of pumpkin,
2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup maple syrup, and 1/2 cup heavy cream into the eggs. Whisk until smooth.

If you would like, you can make whipped cream to go with the pie. Add 1 cup heavy cream 3 Tbs maple syrup, and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract to a bowl. Use a hand mixer to whip cream until fluffy.

Heat the oven to 350 F. Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until no longer jiggly. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

You have made a wonderful pie. It is perfect to take to events or have at a party. Enjoy your very own maple pumpkin pie!