Jack Skellington Inspired Pumpkin Caramel Pie Recipe
As we approach the Halloween season, it's time to start thinking about some delicious recipes to make for your spooky festivities! Today, I'm going to show you how to make a Jack Skellington inspired pumpkin caramel pie that is sure to be a hit with all your guests.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Filling:
- 2 cups canned pumpkin
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Caramel Topping:
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
Step 2: Make the crust
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar and mix until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Step 3: Make the filling
In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, sugars, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until combined. Add the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and vanilla and whisk until combined. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
Step 4: Bake the pie
Bake the pie for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set. Let cool completely before adding the caramel topping.
Step 5: Add the caramel topping
To make the caramel topping, combine the caramel sauce, pecans, and walnuts in a small bowl and mix until combined. Spread evenly over the cooled pie. Let the caramel topping set before serving.
Conclusion
This Jack Skellington inspired pumpkin caramel pie is perfect for your Halloween celebrations! It's sure to be a hit with all your guests, and it's so easy to make! With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have this delicious pie on the table in no time. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!