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Jack Skellington-Inspired Pumpkin Caramel Pie Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

This Jack Skellington-Inspired Pumpkin Caramel Pie is a festive twist on the classic pumpkin pie, combining rich pumpkin spices with sweet caramel swirls and topped with a fun Jack Skellington face design. Perfect for Halloween or fall celebrations, this pie features a creamy pumpkin filling enhanced with warm spices and luscious caramel, baked inside a flaky double crust with a decorative touch.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 15-oz. can pumpkin purée
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large eggs

Pie Crust

  • 1 double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

Topping

  • 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C) to get ready for baking the pie.
  2. Prepare Filling: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the pumpkin purée, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk continuously until fully combined and warmed through. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs thoroughly to complete the pumpkin filling.
  3. Assemble Pie Base: Unroll one pie crust into an 8-inch pie plate, pressing it gently so it fits snugly. Pour the pumpkin filling into the crust and smooth the surface slightly.
  4. Add Caramel Swirl: Spoon the thick caramel sauce over the pumpkin filling evenly. Using a spoon or butter knife, gently swirl the caramel into the filling to create a marbled effect without fully blending the two.
  5. Top Crust and Design: Cover the pie with the remaining pie crust, trimming any excess dough from the edges. Use a toothpick to sketch Jack Skellington’s face onto the top crust. Carefully cut out the design with a sharp knife, ensuring to cut the stitches before the mouth line to maintain ease of slicing. Crimp the edges to seal the pie well.
  6. Bake Pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes to set the crust. Then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), cover the top with aluminum foil to protect the design and prevent burning, and bake for an additional 38 to 40 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust turns golden brown.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. This allows the filling to firm up and the flavors to meld perfectly before serving.

Notes

  • Use a sharp knife for cutting the Jack Skellington design for the cleanest results.
  • Letting the pie cool fully is essential to avoid a runny filling when sliced.
  • You can make the caramel sauce from scratch or use a store-bought thick caramel sauce for convenience.
  • Covering the pie with aluminum foil after initial baking helps protect the decorative crust from burning while the filling finishes baking.
  • Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 to 4 days for best freshness.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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