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    Lighter Pumpkin Pie and a Cookbook Giveaway

    Published: Nov 4, 2013 Β· Modified: Sep 26, 2015 by Coleen Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

    Lightened Pumpkin Pie

    I have a few addictions: chocolate; coffee; shoes; and cookbooks.

    Considering the number I have, I really should cook from them more often. I have cooking cookbooks and baking cookbooks, and two cookbooks with nothing but chocolate recipes. I have a cookie cookbook and several bread cookbooks.

    I recently received another as part of my membership in Cooking Light's Blogger Connection. It's called "Lighten Up, America!" and it just recently released to the public.

    #LightenUpAmerica Giveaway

    I love the premise: author Allison Fishman Task collected recipes for regional specialties from all over the country, from New Orleans gumbo to Georgia peach pie to the Philly cheesesteak,Β and revamped them to cut calories, fat and sugar.

    Among the more than 150 recipes included in the book is a lightened-up pumpkin pie, which is very timely with the approaching holidays. Task replaces the regular evaporated milk with fat-free evaporated milk, and the results are indistinguishable from the traditional recipe. The lightened-up pie contains 255 calories per slice and 10.7 grams of fat, down from 280 calories and 11 grams of fat. Not a huge difference, but when you're trying to watch your weight, you save calories wherever you can, right?

    And guess what? Cooking Light sent me a second copy for me to giveaway to one of my readers! Here's how to enter: replay to this post by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, November 10th, 2013, telling me what regional dish (your region, or any region in the U.S.) you'd like to see lightened up.

    Want to increase your chances? Like The Redhead Baker on Facebook (leave a separate comment telling me you did so or that you're already a fan), and/or like Cooking Light on Facebook (leaving a separate comment telling me you did so or that you're already a fan).

    See the end of this post for full contest rules and disclosures.

    Lightened Pumpkin Pie

    Recipe: Lighter Pumpkin Pie

    Recipe from "Lighten Up, America!"

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup + 2 tablespoon sugar, divided
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Β½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • Β½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ΒΌ teaspoon ground cloves
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin puree
    • ΒΎ cup evaporated fat-free milk
    • 1 store-bought or homemade 9-inch pie crust
    • Β½ cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
    • Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray, and fit pie crust into the plate. Gently prick all over with a fork. Set aside.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of the sugar, the cinnamon, kosher salt, ginger and cloves until evenly distributed.
    3. Add the eggs and pumpkin and whisk thoroughly. Gradually add in the evaporated milk as you continue whisking.
    4. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the pie plate, and finish the edges of the pie crust as desired (crimp, pleat, etc.).
    5. Place the pie plate on a baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 and continue baking for another 45 minutes. If the edges of the crust brown before the filling is set, cover them with a foil ring or pie shield. The pie is done when the filling still jiggles slightly in the middle.
    6. Move the pie to a wire rack to cool for at least 90 minutes. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
    7. Beat the chilled whipping cream with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Gradually add vanilla extract and 2 tablespoon sugar, continue beating until soft peaks form.
    8. Slice pie into 10 wedges, topping each with some of the whipped cream.

    Preparation time:

    Cooking time:

    Diet tags: Reduced fat

    Number of servings (yield): 12

    Calories: 255

    Fat: 10.7 grams

    Disclosure: Cooking Light provided me with one copy of "Lighten Up, America!" to review and keep, and another copy to give away. I was not compensated financially. All opinions contained in this post are my own.

    Giveaway Terms & Conditions
    * Odds of winning depend on total number of entries received
    * Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, November 10, 2013
    * Winner will be selected at random by the random number generator onΒ Random.org
    * Winners will receive one (1) hardcover copy of β€œLighten Up, America!” by Allison Fishman Task (valued at $29.95)
    * Prize must be claimed within 7 days or it will be forfeited
    * Prize can only be shipped to a US address
    * Official giveaway rules can be foundΒ here

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Eva @ Eva Bakes says

      November 04, 2013 at 8:53 am

      I'd like to see New England clam chowder lightened up (and still taste good). It's my favorite soup, but it's oh so heavy and calorie-laden.

      Reply
    2. Eva @ Eva Bakes says

      November 04, 2013 at 8:54 am

      I am a Facebook fan.

      Reply
    3. Stacey says

      November 04, 2013 at 10:28 am

      I'd love to see cornbread lightened up and still taste rich.

      Reply
    4. Stacey says

      November 04, 2013 at 10:28 am

      I am a facebook fan.

      Reply
    5. The Home Cook says

      November 04, 2013 at 12:30 pm

      I'd love to see a Philly cheesesteak lightened up.

      Reply
    6. The Home Cook says

      November 04, 2013 at 12:31 pm

      I'm a Facebook fan.

      Reply
    7. Jey says

      November 04, 2013 at 2:28 pm

      I'd love to see a lightened up version of Chicago deep dish pizza.

      Reply
    8. Jey says

      November 04, 2013 at 2:28 pm

      I'm a RHB Facebook fan!

      Reply
    9. Jey says

      November 04, 2013 at 2:29 pm

      I'm a Cooking Light Facebook fan!

      Reply
    10. Laura P says

      November 04, 2013 at 6:39 pm

      I would love to see stuffing for thanksgiving lightened up!

      Reply
    11. Laura P says

      November 04, 2013 at 6:47 pm

      I'm a cooking light fb fan!

      Reply
    12. Hezzi-D says

      November 04, 2013 at 8:09 pm

      I'd love to see pierogies lightened up!

      Reply
    13. Odette Bradshaw-Sheeley says

      November 04, 2013 at 9:54 pm

      I would love to have a really rich yummy chicken and dumplings, lightened up

      Reply
    14. Cee says

      November 05, 2013 at 11:18 am

      Fried green tomatoes. I have tried a few baked versions, but I would love to find THE perfect recipe! Thanks for this lovely giveaway!

      Reply
    15. Cee says

      November 05, 2013 at 11:21 am

      I liked The Redhead Baker on Facebook!

      Reply
    16. Cee says

      November 05, 2013 at 11:22 am

      I liked Cooking Light on Facebook.

      Reply
    17. Alexis says

      November 06, 2013 at 9:22 am

      I'd love to see a GOOD lightened up southern style potato salad.

      Reply
    18. Alexis says

      November 06, 2013 at 9:23 am

      I like Cooking Light on facebook

      Reply
    19. ~kim says

      November 06, 2013 at 2:22 pm

      Would love a good Chicken Corn Chowder recipe lightened up!

      Reply
    20. ~kim says

      November 06, 2013 at 2:23 pm

      Already a FB fan of The Redhead Baker~!

      Reply
    21. ~kim says

      November 06, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      A Cooking Light fan on FB too~!

      Reply
    22. Joanne says

      November 07, 2013 at 7:18 am

      Don't enter me in the giveaway because i already have this cookbook, but I'm loving the lighter version of pumpkin pie!! Yum!

      Reply
    23. Tammy Northrup {Yours and Mine ARE Ours} says

      November 07, 2013 at 11:14 am

      Commonly they are called crack potatoes! Love love love them but when you put all those carbs and dairy together.. yikes!

      Reply
    24. Tammy Northrup {Yours and Mine ARE Ours} says

      November 07, 2013 at 11:15 am

      I am a fan of The Redhead Baker on Facebook πŸ™‚

      Reply
    25. Tammy Northrup {Yours and Mine ARE Ours} says

      November 07, 2013 at 11:15 am

      I am a fan of Cooking Light on Facebook πŸ™‚

      Reply
    26. Suzanne says

      November 07, 2013 at 11:21 am

      I make a sweet potato casserole that is loaded with butter and sugar, but it is soooo good. Can you rework this so I can continue to enjoy it??

      Reply
    27. Suzanne says

      November 07, 2013 at 11:22 am

      I am already a fan of yours and Cooking Light. Love your posts.

      Reply
    28. Meghan V says

      November 07, 2013 at 11:25 am

      I would love to see any recipes that I call my comfort foods lightened up. Mac n' Cheese, mashed potatoes, chicken pot pie, maybe even some deserts??

      Reply
    29. Alice says

      November 07, 2013 at 11:57 am

      I'm a FB fan!

      Reply
    30. Alice says

      November 07, 2013 at 11:59 am

      I'm a cooking light fan!

      Reply
    31. Alice says

      November 07, 2013 at 12:00 pm

      I wish there was a way to lighten up anything that uses a significant amount of cream while retaining all the creamy goodness that comes with the use of cream... its so hard to just pick one thing! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    32. Susan @ Love in the Ktchen says

      November 07, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      I'd love to see a great light version of Fettucine Alfredo. Most of the recipes I've tried have not been very satisfying. Thanks for the fun!

      Reply
    33. Susan @ Love in the Ktchen says

      November 07, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      I like The Redhead Baker on Facebook!

      Reply
    34. Susan @ Love in the Ktchen says

      November 07, 2013 at 12:21 pm

      I like Cooking Light on Facebook!

      Reply
    35. Amanda S says

      November 07, 2013 at 6:51 pm

      I would like to see the Philly cheesesteak lightened up!

      Reply
    36. Amanda S says

      November 07, 2013 at 6:51 pm

      I follow you on Facebook.

      Reply
    37. Amanda S says

      November 07, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      I follow Cooking Light on Facebook.

      Reply

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