This carrot pie is tastes just like pumpkin pie so it’s perfect for Thanksgiving!
So I’ve already had my Thanksgiving because I’m Canadian but I’m doing this post just for you, my US friends.
I’m also secretly wishing for turkey again so I really don’t mind at all setting a table for you.
In fact, I made dessert!
As you may already know, I love baking pies. Today I made a carrot pie. It tastes just like pumpkin pie.
Unfortunately, I don’t really like pumpkin pie so why I made a carrot pie when it tastes exactly like pumpkin pie I’m not too sure.
Well, okay. I did it for you. The sacrifices I make just for you!!
I did a fall table setting last month with purples and greens but let me show you how I have changed things up.
Also, I’m part of a big Thanksgiving blogging tour going on all this week (thank you Lory from Designthusiasm for inviting me!) so be sure to visit more beautiful table settings at the end of this post.
I used a linen runner I bought in France this year on the middle of my table, keeping it wrinkly and added seeded eucalyptus and white hydrangeas along with white pumpkin boos.
It’s so simple to make a beautiful floral table setting. I haven’t done anything special, just added the florals straight to the runner making sure the hydrangea stems were short.
They won’t last long so I’ll dry them after by leaving them upright in a vase.
You can see my painted heirloom pumpkins in the background along with the French yogurt jar candles.
The table is all set for dessert with tea brewing and carrot pie ready to be sliced. I’m just going to zip off to the kitchen to whip up some whipped cream.
So my pastry didn’t end up the greatest this time, but that’s okay. When you bake your own pie, no one is asking for perfection.
I wanted to add fall pastry leaves everywhere but I thought why not bake them separately and add leaves to each slice.
I just used adorable leaf cookie cutters.
My son gobbled up a huge slice after school and didn’t know it was made with carrots! Shhhh…
There’s something I find odd about opening a can to make a pie…pumpkin puree in a can doesn’t sound that appealing and neither does making puree pumpkin.
I love this idea to use carrots!
- 1 9 inch unbaked pie shell
- 2 cups carrots
- 1 cup whole evaporated milk, not skim or fat-free
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Place carrots in a saucepan with just enough water to cover. Bring to boil and cook until tender about 10 minutes. Drain water and puree carrots in food processor until smooth.
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Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, beat for 2 minutes.
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Pour into unbaked pie shell.
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Bake for 15 minutes.
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Lower heat to 350 degrees and bake for 45 minutes longer until middle is set or firm.
Why not try carrot pie for your Thanksgiving dinner this year.
Be sure to visit all my friends beautiful Thanksgiving table settings as well!
Monday’s posts:
Designthusiasm | French Country Cottage | Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Kelley Nan | Bless’er House | Maison de Pax
Tuesday’s posts:
Town and Country Living | CitrineLiving | Sand and Sisal
Zevy Joy | Life on Virginia Street | Design, Dining and Diapers
Wednesday’s posts:
Decor Gold Designs | ZDesign At Home | Randi Garrett Design
Ella Claire | So Much Better With Age | My Soulful Home
Thursday’s posts:
Shabbyfufu | StoneGable | Savvy Southern Style
Maison Decor | On Sutton Place | The Enchanted Home
Friday’s Posts:
Sunny Side Up | Finding Home Farms | The Wood Grain Cottage
Setting for Four | Becky Cunningham
Jamie, your dining space is beautiful. I love what you’re doing with your new place. I just made Carrot Fennel soup … never thought to make Carrot Pie! I’m saving this recipe for later!
Thanks so much, Jennifer. That soup sounds amazing.
Hugs, Jamie
hey girl this looks really good! the table looks so pretty!
Thanks so much, Shawnna.
Hugs, Jamie
Your dining room and pie look absolutely beautiful! I love your french country style! So so lovely! xo
Thanks so much, Randi!
Hugs, Jamie
What a beautiful table! And your carrot pie looks absolutely delicious!
Thanks so much, Jennifer!
Hugs, Jamie
The pie looks delicious! Save me a piece! I love the table setting too, it looks so good!
There’s some in the freezer for you 😉
Hugs, J.
The table is really stunning, and that pie looks so delightful ♥
Thanks so much, Summer!
Hugs, Jamie
Your center garland is gorgeous and I have never had carrot pie but it looks so yummy I may have to try it!
Thanks so much, Kelley Nan!
Hugs, Jamie
Your decor is beautiful and why yes, I’ll have a piece of pie, thank you!
Thanks so much, Angelina. Your slice is on its way 😉
Hugs, Jamie
Jamie! Your whole setting is absolutely stunning and that pie, oh my word!! It has been so fun getting to know you and your beautiful home on this tour! Your are obviously so talented…now if you could just send that pie my way my day would be complete!! 🙂
You are the sweetest, Bree! It’s been fun getting to know you through this tour too! Your house is gorgeous! And your pie is on the way 😉
Hugs, Jamie
Jamie, I love your dining space and all of the exquisite details – your table is stunning too! And I have to say your carrot pie looks incredible 🙂 Love your photos of it all!
Thank you so much, Tamara!
Hugs, Jamie
Jamie, your table runner and florals are just beautiful! I love that in fall we can let the flowers dry and continue using them – dried flowers just seem to lend themselves to the season. I also love the relaxed linen napkins and pretty stacked china. And your pie looks quite good! I love the little leaves in the center. What an inviting table!!
You’re so kind, Lory. Thank you so much!!
Hugs, Jamie
I just knew that you’d be amazing in the blog hop….and that I’d find a pie! Coming back later to scoop up your recipe Jamie and pin it!
Hugs friend…Janet
Awww, Janet, you are too kind!! Thank you!
Hugs, Jamie
Jamie how creative and beautiful! That carrot pie looks delicious and your table is gorgeous with the seeded eucalyptus and florals. Loved it all! xo
Thanks so much, Annie.
Hugs, Jamie
What an ELEGANT and GORGEOUS tablescape!
I’m sharing it today on my HOLIDAY GROUP Board on Pinterest.
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving, ciao ciao!
Thank you SO MUCH, Fabiana.
Hugs, Jamie
Beautiful table setting!
Thanks so much, Di.
Hugs, Jamie
What a beautiful looking pie! I’ve have to try your carrot pie!
Thanks so much, Yvonne.
Hugs, Jamie
Everything looks so lovely and yummy! But the clock is what interests me the most. May I ask as to where you got it?
Hi Maria,
I bought it at a Restoration Hardware outlet store a couple of years ago.
Hugs, Jamie