Welcome to our children's favorite recipes section on web site:  www.IllustratedBible.com. See also our health programs on our other web site: www.larom.org under Basic Bible lesson 20 on Health.  Pumpkin pie is the top favorite asked for on all birthdays.

Pumpkin Pie
This is the best pumpkin pie! It will fool the most finicky eaters! It is so delightful it is chosen as top choice for birthdays in our home. We just set the candle in the pie.
After boiling in a little kettle for 1 minute, Into the Blender combine:

1 1/4 Cup pure maple syrup.

2 tsp. pure vanilla powder (No alcohol)

1/2 tsp salt

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 tsp cardamom

2 teaspoons Emes Kosher Jel

1/2 cup date pieces or chopped dates.

1 Cup water

Boil a half minute and then Blend the above till smooth. Then blend one cup at a time until smooth of :

1 1/2 Cups mashed, silken Firm Lite Mori-Nu (drain off any water)

Pour into a  mixing bowl and using beaters blend in:

1 medium can solid pack pumpkin; or 2 cups thawed frozen sweet squash.

Crust: 

Use graham cracker crust, or sprinkle grape nut cereal on the bottom of pie pan, or make a crumble crust, or whole wheat grain pie crust. 

Pour pumpkin mixture into one unbaked 9 inch Whole Grain Pie Crust. Lightly sprinkle top of pie with cardamom and coriander and back at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Topping:

Tofu Whipped Cream

In a blender blend all ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate for 2 hours to give the whipped cream rich flavor. Keeps well in refrigerator for 5-6 days. May also add 1/4 to 1/2 cup fresh or frozen fruit to make a fruited cream. Layer with a quick and easy granola to make a great parfait!

1 Cup firm silken Lite Mori-Nu tofu

1Tablespoon plus 1 1/2 tsp of Canola oil. (If you use olive oil get a very mild flavor or it ruins your whipped cream taste)

2 tsp water

2Tablespoons honey or soft dates

2Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup

1/2 tsp lemon juice

1/8 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla powder