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Make a pumpkin chiffon pie the old-fashioned way (1959)

In the mood for some mid-century dessert magic this fall? This easy pumpkin chiffon pie recipe from 1959 features a no-bake filling — unflavored gelatin is the trick! — and is made completely from scratch (assuming you make a homemade pie crust similar to this one instead of using a ready-made crust).

Make this festive and nostalgic treat with just 9 easy steps, which are listed in the recipe card and also illustrated below, courtesy of an old 1950s Knox cookbook!

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Easy pumpkin chiffon pie

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin
  • 3/4 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • pie shell
  • whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake 9-inch pie shell. Cool. (For easier making, roll out 12" circle of pastry on a 14" square of foil. Lift foil and pastry and set in pie plate. Flute and prick. Trim foil and turn up to form a 1-inch collar, which protects edge from over-browning during baking.)
  2. Mix 1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin, 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in the top of a double boiler.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup water, 3 egg yolks and 1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin; mix well.
  4. Place over boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until gelatin dissolves and mixture is heated through, about 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat; chill until mixture mounds when dropped from a spoon.
  6. Beat 3 egg whites until stiff; beat in 1/4 cup sugar.
  7. Fold gelatin mixture into the stiffly-beaten egg whites.
  8. Turn into pie shell and chill until firm.
  9. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

Cooking time does not include pie shell baking time

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 209Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 205mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 2gSugar: 28gProtein: 5g

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  • Categories: 1950s, Vintage advertisements, Vintage dessert recipes,
  • Tags: 1957, 1958, 1959, chiffon pies, christmas recipes, desserts, fall recipes, gelatin, pumpkin, pumpkin recipes, recipes, thanksgiving, thanksgiving recipes, vintage dessert recipes, Vintage pie recipes, Vintage pumpkin pie recipes
  • Original publication date: November 1959
  • Added or last updatedOctober 11, 2021
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What is a chiffon pie filling made of? ›

The filling is typically produced by folding meringue into a mixture resembling fruit curd (most commonly lemon) that has been thickened with unflavored gelatin to provide a light, airy texture; it is thus distinguished from a cream pie or mousse pie, which achieve lightness by folding in whipped cream rather than ...

What does a pumpkin pie look like out of the oven? ›

The pie will look a little puffed when it comes out of the oven, but it will settle as it cools. Cool the pie on a rack (leave it on the baking sheet) to room temperature, a few hours. Slice or refrigerate until ready to serve.

What is the main thickener in chiffon filling? ›

Cornstarch. Cornstarch is the most common thickening agent used in the industry. It is mixed with water or juice and boiled to make fillings and to give a glossy semi-clear finish to products.

What ingredient thickens pie filling? ›

Very often flour or cornstarch is used, but in certain instances tapioca, arrowroot and potato starch can also help achieve the desired consistency.

How do you keep the bottom crust of pumpkin pie from getting soggy? ›

Often, blind-baking solves this problem. If you're making a single crust custard-filled pie, like a pumpkin pie, bake the pie dough first before adding filling to allow some of the moisture in the crust to evaporate. You can also totally blind-bake fruit pies.

Do you have to prebake pie crust for pumpkin pie? ›

No, if the pie is a baked pie. Pumpkin custard (the filling) takes a long time to bake, your pre-baked crust would be burned and not tasty. However if the pumpkin filling is more like pudding or a mousse with whipped cream and no raw eggs and after whipping the pie is refrigerated then yes, prebake the crust.

Should you prebake pie shell for pumpkin pie? ›

If you're making a pie that doesn't require a baked filling, you still need a baked crust. Or if you're baking a pie with a liquid-y filling that sets quickly in the oven, like pumpkin pie, your crust may need a baking headstart.

What are the four 4 types of fillings for pies and tarts? ›

Pie crusts and tart shells can be made from several types of dough or crumbs. Flaky dough, mealy dough and crumbs are best for pie crusts; sweet dough is usually used for tart shells. Fillings make pies and tarts distinctive and flavorful. Four types of fillings are common: cream, fruit, custard and chiffon.

What is chiffon in baking? ›

Chiffon cake is a type of sponge cake that is characterized by its light and soft texture. Unlike traditional sponge cakes, which are made with or without butter, chiffon cakes are always made with oil. This gives them a tender, moist crumb and makes them lighter and more delicate than other types of cake.

Are chiffon pies stabilized with custard True or false? ›

u0022 A chiffon pie is any kind of pie where the filling is made by folding meringue into a flavored base that has been stabilized with unflavored gelatin, like lemon curd or spiced pumpkin filling.

What is the difference between cobbler filling and pie filling? ›

pie. Cobbler is sometimes described as a kind of fruit pie, but strictly speaking, the two are different. Pies are made from pastry, rather than biscuit batter, and they are fully encased, with a crust at the top and the bottom, while cobblers typically only have a topping.

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