Sweet Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin was surely the star of the past couple of months. I know it is a big hit in the States around Fall and all of you my American friends have found so many ways to make beautiful things out of this vegetable.

Here in Greece though pumpkin is not as popular as on the other side of the Atlantic. Just to give you an idea we only make two types of pies from pumpkin, one sweet and one savory and that’s about it. Don’t ask me why. I have no idea. The fact remains that here pumpkin does not enjoy the respect, usage, acceptance and love it enjoys in the US.

After I saw all these beautiful things you all made with pumpkin, I thought I should just present also the Greek way we make this vegetable. This is a sweet pumpkin pie. After browsing on the net and reading couple of Greek cooking books I combined everything I found out to this pie. At this point I want to make a confession. It was the first time I tried this pie. Can you believe it? In my entire 41 years I have never eaten pumpkin pie. Well, there is always a first time for everything, right? This was an extremely scrumptious pie and after I have tasted it, I regretted the fact that I lost so many years. Also it is very easy and that’s an additional plus to its preparation. If you happen to have some can of puree linger in your pantries perhaps you give it a try and let me know.

Preheat oven to 175° C.

In a skillet put the pumpkin puree in medium heat and let absorb most of its liquids. After 5 minutes throw the sugar, raisins, semolina and spices and mix until they are all incorporated.

Take a pan, oil it and place the first puff pastry sheet. Pour the pumpkin mixture and cover with the second puff pastry sheet.

Brush the puff pastry sheet with the egg to make it shiny and bake for about 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

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