Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust and Pepita–Sage Brittle

Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust and Pepita–Sage Brittle

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A sprinkle of bittersweet caramel brittle adds a welcome crunch to this perennial favorite, made even more special with a homemade graham cracker crust.

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Ingredients

  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> lb. peeled and seeded sugar pumpkin or butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup (6 oz.) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. ground cinnamon
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>8</sub> tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cups chilled heavy cream
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 large yolk
  • <a href="https://www.saveur.com/pumpkin-seed-pepita-sage-brittle-recipe/">Pepita-Sage Brittle</a>, for garnish
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup (4 1/4 oz.) graham flour
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. baking soda
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. kosher salt
  • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup (2 oz.) sugar
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. molasses (not blackstrap)
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup (1 1/4 oz.) all-purpose flour

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