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Traditional 18th Century Pumpkin Pie Recipe
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October 24, 2017
Try this traditional pumpkin pie recipe from the colonial era. It's perfect for a beautiful fall afternoon, or Thanksgiving dinner! This recipe is full of flavor but a little less sweet compared to modern day pumpkin pie filling that you would find in a can. Try it out and let us know what you think!
Ingredients:
1 Sugar Pumpkin
1 tablespoon of Rose Water
Cinnamon (to taste)
Ginger powder (to taste)
Nutmeg (to taste)
Mace (to taste)
A pinch of salt (optional)
1/4 cup mollasses
1 pint heavy cream
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