Here’s a hint: Its all in the crust.
For an easier and yet still tasty alternative, I recently discovered the gingersnap cookie crust.
Crumb crusts are far faster and easier to make than pastry crusts.
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My favorite version is from Alton Brown.
For hisBest Pumpkin Pie, he spikes his gingersnap cookie crust with an extra teaspoon of ground ginger.
This gives it a delightful boost of spice and enhances the flavor of the nutmeg-spiced pumpkin filling.
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A tablespoon of dark brown sugar boosts the gingersnaps molasses notes.
The whole effect feels very autumnal yet yields a delicious and quick-to-make pumpkin pie!
Ive prepared this crust several times, so I think I really have it down now.
Ive even added some tweaks of my own to make it a surefire success.
