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Can I use pureed pumpkin in a can?

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If you're following a pureed pumpkin can recipe for your pie filling, be sure to taste the mixture and adjust the sugar levels when necessary to achieve the desired sweetness and flavor.

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How long should I bake the pumpkin?

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It depends on multiple factors, such as the size of the pieces, the oven, the type of the pumpkin etc. It usually takes 45 to 70 minutes for thick pieces of pumpkin. The best way is to watch and see when it gets darker in color with small brown spots.

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Can I use canned pumpkin instead?

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You can, but you might want to find a recipe that specifies canned pumpkin or pumpkin pie mix instead.

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Do you have a recommendation for replacing the eggs?

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You could replace the eggs with 4 tablespoons of applesauce, but since egg is a thickening agent, you might need to add some sort of thickening agent into the pumpkin pie. I would recommend Clearjel starch; it is great for pies.

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The recipe says to put the pumpkin in the oven. Does it mean the boiled part or the whole pumpkin?

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The recipe gives you two alternatives. Either boil it or bake it. If you decide to bake the pumpkin, you can cut it in half, or in large pieces. Baking usualy gives more tasty results.

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Instead of milk and brown sugar can I use 1 can of sweetened condensed milk?

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It would be different, but it should work.

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I don't use that nonstick spray; can I just butter the pie tin?

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Yes, you can butter or oil the pie pan instead.

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Can I bake the pie in an Indian oven?

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You should be able to, as it is still an oven so there should not be any difference.

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At what temperature do I bake the pie at?

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Bake the pie at 375º Fahrenheit or 190º Celsius.

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