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Pumpkin Pie
By joannejy
For the Crust: Process 3/4 cup flour, salt, and sugar in food processor until combined, about two 1-second pulses
- Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (6 1/4 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter , cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening , cold, cut into two pieces
- 2 tablespoons vodka , cold (see note)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs plus 2 large yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup drained candied yams from 15-ounce can (see note)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon table salt
Vasilopita
By joannejy
Preheat oven to 375 F, and grease a 10" round cake pan
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/4 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 4 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 orange, zest of, grated
- 1 lemon, zest of, grated
- 1/2 cup almonds, whole, blanched