Dutch Oven: Almost Pumpkin Pie

 

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There is magic in Dutch Oven Cooking.  Use the exact same ingredients at home at the food is ho-hum.  Cook them in a Dutch Oven and the food is delicious!  Don't believe us?  Try the recipe below and we dare you to tell us we're wrong!

FILLING

1 (29 ounce) can Pumpkin
1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice / or Cinnamon
3 Eggs
1 Cup Sugar
½ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 Cup Evaporated Milk

TOPPING

1 Package Yellow Cake Mix
1 Cup Chopped Pecans
1 Cup Butter

Mix together all filling ingredients. Pour into greased 12 inch Dutch Oven. Cut butter into cake mix with pastry blender then mix in nuts. Sprinkle over top. Bake for 1 hour with 8 coals on the bottom and 16 coals on the top. When done, may be served with whipped cream or ice cream, may also be served cold.

Serves 12-16; Source: DUTCH OVEN RECEIPES Volume 10-2013

This Month's DUTCH OVEN TIP:  Dutch Oven Size & it's Capacity

8 inch=2 quarts

10 inch=4 quarts

12 inch=6 quarts

12 inch deep=8 quarts

14 inch=8 quarts

14 inch deep=10 quarts

16 inch=12 quarts