October - Pumpkins

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Pumpkin Patch Pie     

An easy to make, easy to clean up, Fall Recipe

Materials:

  • 1 gallon Ziploc freezer bag
  • 2 2/3 cups cold milk
  • 2 packages (4 serving size) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 can (15 ounces) solid pack pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • Graham cracker crumbs
  • Cups
  • Scissors
  • 1 can whipped cream topping
  • Spoons

Directions

  1. Combine milk and pudding in the Ziplock bag.  Remove air and ziplock shut.
  2. Squeeze and knead with hands until blended for about 1 minute.
  3. Add pumpkin, cinnamon, and ginger to the bag.  Remove air and ziplock shut.
  4. Squeeze and knead with hands until blended for about 2 minutes.
  5. Place graham cracker crumbs in the bottom of cups.
  6. Cut corner of Ziplock bag and squeeze pie filling into cups.
  7. Garnish with whipped topping.  Add a spoon.  Serve and enjoy!

You can also make the recipe with our Ag in the Classroom team. 

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