Carrot Pie
This carrot pie is easy to make with a prepared crust, pureed carrots, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon for a sweet and comforting Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Press the pie crust into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake the pie shell for 3 to 5 minutes, just to firm it up, then remove from the oven, and set aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Drain water, and mash carrots until smooth using a food processor, or potato ricer.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Combine carrot puree, sugar, and eggs together in a medium bowl; mix in cinnamon and vanilla. Gradually stir in the milk.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Pour mixture into the partially baked pie shell.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue to bake the pie until filling is firm, about 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely before serving.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)