Pumpkin Pie and Butter Tart Cheats

Thanksgiving is this weekend and we can’t wait to spend it with family up at my parent’s house at the lake. There is nothing like watching the leaves up in the country to really set the scene for this holiday.

Like most years, it will be my responsibility to bring a dessert that we all love and pumpkin pie and butter tarts are our family favourites! There is a lovely little pie shop, right in town, but this year I wanted to bake them from scratch! I had very limited time leading up to this long weekend, so I needed some baking cheats to make this happen. I searched for some recipes online but ultimately made them work for the ingredients that I had on hand. Using Tenderflake pie and tart shells saved me TONS of time and allowed me to even watch the baseball playoffs!

Pumpkin Pie with Decorations (challenging myself!)

2 Tenderflake shells (no pastry making, easy cheat!)

2 cups canned pure pumpkin

1 egg plus 2 yolks

1/2 cup half and half cream

1/4 cup melted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1 3/4 tsp pumpkin spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger mix)

1 can whipped cream

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 450.

2. Allow shells to defrost at room temperature.

3. Remove one shell from foil and cut small leaf shapes or use cookie cutters to cut a few decorations for the top of the pie. Put them on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and set aside.

4. Whisk eggs and yolks then mix in all other ingredients and stir will so there are no lumps.

5. Pour the mixture into the pie shell.

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6. Bake the pie for 10 minutes at 450, then reduce the temperature to 350 and bake pie for another 40-45 minutes.

7. Remove the pie when a wooden skewer comes out clean and put the unbaked pastry decorations in the oven at 350 for about 10 minutes. Watch them closely (I had to make them twice, but in all fairness, I was watching the Blue Jay game).

8. Remove the shapes from the oven and let them cool. When cooled, top your pie with them in any way you like! Get the kids to help too!

tenderflake_pumpkin_pie

Quick and Easy Butter Tarts

Tenderflake mini tart shells (that’s the cheat!)

1 egg

1/3 cup melted butter

1 cup brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tablespoons half and half cream

1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

1. Prehead the oven to 375.

2. Melt the butter and then add in all other ingredients. Mix well until there are no lumps. Add in raisins, if you are using them (my kids said NO WAY)

3. Place frozen tart shells on a baking sheet and fill them 3/4 of the way with the mixture.

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4. Bake for 15-18 minutes at 375.

5. Remove from the oven and let them cool.

6. Fight your husband and kids away from them so that you can take them to Thanksiving dinner!

tenderflake_butter_tarts

 

74 Comments on Pumpkin Pie and Butter Tart Cheats

  1. joy
    October 9, 2015 at 6:45 pm (9 years ago)

    apple crisp

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  2. Valerie Mallette
    October 9, 2015 at 6:54 pm (9 years ago)

    My favourite fall dessert is apple crisp.

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  3. Melinda L.
    October 9, 2015 at 6:55 pm (9 years ago)

    pumpkin pie

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  4. loucheryl
    October 9, 2015 at 7:49 pm (9 years ago)

    I just love apple, oatmeal muffins with a Chai Tea Latte! MMMmmmmm!

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  5. karengreeners
    October 9, 2015 at 8:20 pm (9 years ago)

    See now, I would have put raisins in them just so the kids do stay away. My go-to favourite is apple crisp. In fact, I have one in the oven for dessert/breakfast right now.

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  6. LILLIAN BROWN
    October 9, 2015 at 8:25 pm (9 years ago)

    my favourite fall dessert is Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

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  7. lynn clayton
    October 9, 2015 at 9:17 pm (9 years ago)

    I LOVE FRESH APPLE CRISP

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  8. Florence C
    October 9, 2015 at 9:39 pm (9 years ago)

    Pie – Blueberry or apple.

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  9. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard
    October 9, 2015 at 9:58 pm (9 years ago)

    we love apple pie

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  10. ivy pluchinsky
    October 9, 2015 at 10:21 pm (9 years ago)

    pumpkin cheesecake

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  11. Judy Cowan
    October 9, 2015 at 10:25 pm (9 years ago)

    My favourite is definitely Pumpkn Pie.

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  12. Liza bolduc
    October 9, 2015 at 10:52 pm (9 years ago)

    I love making all my apple stuff… applesauce. Apple muffins and apple crisp

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  13. Cheryl
    October 9, 2015 at 11:08 pm (9 years ago)

    Pecan pie is my fave!! 🙂

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  14. Anne Taylor
    October 9, 2015 at 11:43 pm (9 years ago)

    I love concord grape pie!

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  15. maria
    October 9, 2015 at 11:52 pm (9 years ago)

    pumpkin pie

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  16. Corry L.
    October 10, 2015 at 12:13 am (9 years ago)

    Pumpkin Pie is my favourite!

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  17. Francine
    October 10, 2015 at 12:50 am (9 years ago)

    apple pie

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  18. Lisa Neutel
    October 10, 2015 at 1:28 am (9 years ago)

    my fave fall dessert is apple pie

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  19. Tina L.
    October 10, 2015 at 1:56 am (9 years ago)

    my favourite fall dessert is apple pie.

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  20. lori b
    October 10, 2015 at 2:36 am (9 years ago)

    i love pecan pie

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  21. Anita
    October 10, 2015 at 2:37 am (9 years ago)

    Butter tarts are my all time fave!

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  22. sarah sar
    October 10, 2015 at 8:26 am (9 years ago)

    I love apple pies!

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  23. Courtney
    October 10, 2015 at 12:18 pm (9 years ago)

    Butter Tarts! I have no self control around them

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  24. joanne darrell
    October 10, 2015 at 2:13 pm (9 years ago)

    My favorite fall dessert is pumpkin pie.

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  25. Robyn Bellefleur
    October 10, 2015 at 3:52 pm (9 years ago)

    I love apple blossoms.

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  26. Glogirl
    October 10, 2015 at 6:17 pm (9 years ago)

    I love pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting.

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  27. FREDERIC BROWN
    October 10, 2015 at 6:57 pm (9 years ago)

    my favourite fall dessert is Apple Crisp with vanilla icecream

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  28. Debbie S.
    October 10, 2015 at 10:01 pm (9 years ago)

    My favorite fall desert is apple crisp with maple

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  29. wendy nicholls
    October 10, 2015 at 10:11 pm (9 years ago)

    pecan pie

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  30. Amy C
    October 10, 2015 at 11:49 pm (9 years ago)

    I love Saskatoon pie.

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  31. linda
    October 11, 2015 at 12:25 am (9 years ago)

    Pumpkin pie I love in the fall.

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  32. Lushka Smith
    October 11, 2015 at 12:43 am (9 years ago)

    Pumpkin pie

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  33. Belinda McNabb
    October 11, 2015 at 2:49 am (9 years ago)

    I like pumpkin pie

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  34. Jonnie
    October 11, 2015 at 4:06 am (9 years ago)

    I love warm apple crisp in the fall

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  35. andrea amy
    October 11, 2015 at 6:57 am (9 years ago)

    pumpkin pie! I also really really really love pecan pie.

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  36. Heidi c.
    October 11, 2015 at 8:27 am (9 years ago)

    I love Apple Betty in the fall.

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  37. Juliee Fitze
    October 11, 2015 at 3:44 pm (9 years ago)

    My favorite is pumpkin cheesecake.

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  38. Sunshine G
    October 11, 2015 at 4:38 pm (9 years ago)

    Apple pie is my fall favourite!

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  39. Emily C
    October 11, 2015 at 6:18 pm (9 years ago)

    Apple pie!

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  40. BobbiJo Pentney
    October 11, 2015 at 7:46 pm (9 years ago)

    My favourite fall dessert is apple crisp

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  41. Mary
    October 11, 2015 at 9:26 pm (9 years ago)

    Apple cinnamon pie!!! 🙂

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  42. Carey Hurst
    October 11, 2015 at 10:33 pm (9 years ago)

    I love every kind of dessert, for the fall pumpkin pie is it , but also pumpkin cheesecake with candied pecan topping and caramel sauce.

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  43. Tanis
    October 12, 2015 at 3:44 am (9 years ago)

    Apple crisp!

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  44. michelle tremblett
    October 12, 2015 at 2:37 pm (9 years ago)

    I love pecan pie, apple crisp is a close second 🙂

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  45. Nicole Jubleew
    October 12, 2015 at 7:52 pm (9 years ago)

    Apple crisp is my fave though apple pie is a close second!

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  46. Wendy Hutton
    October 12, 2015 at 7:55 pm (9 years ago)

    apple pie or crisp god way to use up all the apples I am always given

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  47. krystyl olson
    October 12, 2015 at 8:45 pm (9 years ago)

    buter tarts!

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  48. Eldon
    October 13, 2015 at 12:20 am (9 years ago)

    I like pumpkin pie

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  49. tanyab79
    October 13, 2015 at 5:46 pm (9 years ago)

    Pumpkin pie is my favourite fall dessert followed by flourless pumpkin muffins.

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  50. Mrs White
    October 14, 2015 at 12:10 am (9 years ago)

    I love Pumpkin Crunch for the Holidays 🙂

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  51. Christina P
    October 14, 2015 at 12:54 am (9 years ago)

    Love pumpkin pie and buttertarts! I think I need to make some.

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  52. Natasha Severson
    October 14, 2015 at 3:33 am (9 years ago)

    my favourite fall dessert is pecan pie or pecan tarts… SOOOOOO SWEET but SOOOO GOOD!!! thanks for the amazing giveaway and keep up with the amazing blog!

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  53. nicolthepickle
    October 14, 2015 at 4:32 pm (9 years ago)

    Pumpkin Pie or homemade apple fritters.

    Reply
  54. Tammy Dalley
    October 15, 2015 at 2:34 am (9 years ago)

    Pumpkin cheesecake

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  55. Yuen C
    October 15, 2015 at 3:52 am (9 years ago)

    Pumpkin pie

    Reply
  56. Maria
    October 15, 2015 at 2:02 pm (9 years ago)

    Caramel Pecan cheesecake

    Reply
  57. David
    October 15, 2015 at 5:20 pm (9 years ago)

    pumpkin pie

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  58. Julie Bolduc
    October 15, 2015 at 7:14 pm (9 years ago)

    Apple pie for sure

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  59. angela m
    October 16, 2015 at 4:16 pm (9 years ago)

    Apple pie

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  60. Carolyn
    October 16, 2015 at 8:49 pm (9 years ago)

    my apple pie!!

    Reply
  61. Karla Sceviour
    October 17, 2015 at 2:27 am (9 years ago)

    apple pie with ice cream!

    Reply
  62. Maggie C
    October 17, 2015 at 2:20 pm (9 years ago)

    pumpkin muffins!

    Reply
  63. Crystal Porter
    October 17, 2015 at 5:06 pm (9 years ago)

    Pumpkin Pie Cake, Pecan Pie, Apple Crisp, Sweet Potato Pie

    Reply
  64. KellyPC
    October 18, 2015 at 10:10 pm (9 years ago)

    I love my moms pecan pie but she makes an awesome pumpkin swirl cheesecake that i love too!

    Reply
  65. Wanda Bergman
    October 21, 2015 at 3:25 pm (9 years ago)

    My favourite fall dessert is Pumpkin Pie!

    Reply
  66. Christy E
    October 22, 2015 at 3:40 pm (9 years ago)

    My favorite fall dessert is pumpkin pie

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  67. Kelley Moore
    October 26, 2015 at 10:45 pm (9 years ago)

    pumpkin pie

    Reply
  68. Lucky
    October 27, 2015 at 5:32 pm (9 years ago)

    Pumpkin pie. 100%

    Reply
  69. Ann Freele
    October 27, 2015 at 9:51 pm (9 years ago)

    Pumpkin pie , of course

    Reply
  70. Lori L.
    October 28, 2015 at 5:27 am (9 years ago)

    It’s a toss up between apple crumble and pumpkin pie ice cream made fresh daily at the local ice cream shop here – it’s delicious! Thanks for the easy recipe and chance to win!

    Reply
  71. Brenda Penton
    October 29, 2015 at 9:07 am (9 years ago)

    I like pumpkin cheesecake.

    Reply
  72. Amy Heffernan
    October 29, 2015 at 11:29 am (9 years ago)

    Pumpkin pie! YUM!

    Reply
  73. cheryl hodgkins
    October 30, 2015 at 8:08 pm (9 years ago)

    Nanaimo Bars

    Reply
  74. Gail
    October 31, 2015 at 1:23 am (9 years ago)

    I love pumpkin pie and of course, pumpkin seeds.

    Reply

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