b'SEASONAL FEATUREGemma Staffords Pumpkin Pie Recipe + Roasted Pumpkin SeedsIngredients for Pie CrustPreparation Time: 35 mins7 tablespoons (3oz/100g) cold butter, cubed Cooking Time: 70 mins1cups (7oz/213g) all-purpose flour Serves: 10 people1 tablespoon powdered sugar teaspoon salt1 large egg yolk2- 3 tablespoons cold water Ingredients for Pie Filling1 can (15oz/425g) pumpkin puree, homemade or store bought2 eggs at room temperature1 cup (8floz/225ml) evaporated milk1/2 cup (4floz/115ml) sugar1/2 cup (4floz/115ml) maple syrup1 teaspoonpumpkin pie spice1/4 teaspoon saltInstructions for Pie CrustPut flour, butter, icing sugar, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until fine crumbs form. [If making this by hand, combine the butter with the dry ingredients with your fingers until you reach the consistency of coarse breadcrumbs.]Mix together the egg yolks and water and add to the dry ingredients.Pulse until a dough forms, around 10 seconds. [If making by hand, knead until the dough just comes together into a ball and theres nothing left in your bowl.]Wrap the pastry in cling wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax before rolling.Roll on a floured surface to fit your tin or pie dish. A good thickness is 1/4 inch.Assemble the PieIn a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, egg, milk, sugar, maple syrup, pie spice and salt and whisk until smooth.Preheat your oven to 425F (210C).Pour filling into crust. If using decorative shapes around the crust, layer them around the edge of the filled pie.Brush the finished crust with egg wash.Bake at 425F (210C) for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350F (180C) and bake for 20- Top Tip: How to use up the leftover inside of your Halloween Pumpkin?25 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and top of pie is set (cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent over browning if necessary). Approx15millionpumpkinsaregrown nationwide across the UK and shockingly Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight or until set. Keep refrigerated for upover8millionoftheseareonlyusedas to 3 days. dcor for Halloween and thrown away after the celebrations. One of the most common part of the pumpkin that goes to waste are theinsideswhichhidesnutritiousseeds. Roasted pumpkin seeds make an excellent choice of snack, sprinkle on the top of your salad or stirred into your yogurt. 8 .The Networker Autumn 2022'