Pumpkin Pie

Directions

1. Walnut Pie Crust Directions:
   1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until mealy.
   2. Grease a 9-inch pie pan, springform pan or 2-quart casserole dish generously with 1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil. Firmly press the pie crust into the pan with your fingers until a smooth crust begins to form.
   3. Chill for 20 minutes.
2. Pie Filling Directions:
   1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
   2. Place a medium pie pumpkin on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour or until easily pierced with a fork.
   3. Let pumpkin cool and slice in half. Remove seeds and skin from the flesh and measure out 1 1/2 cups. Refrigerate remaining pumpkin for use in other recipes.
   4. Add all ingredients into a food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy. Pour mixture into crust and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
   5. To prevent the crust browning too much, use a pie crust protector or aluminum foil to cover the edges.
   6. Remove 10 minutes before done. Bake until a knife inserted in the center of the pie comes out clean and let cool until it sets.
   7. Serve warm or cold, topped with coconut whipped cream.

Credit: Jen Lawrence

1. To make straining easier I use a mesh strainer over a pitcher-style 4-cup measuring cup. This makes transferring the stock to the canning jars easier. I do one jar at a time, cleaning out the strainer as needed. the fat will rise tot he top of the jars in the fridge which can be included in whatever you are making or scraped off if your body is not ready for all the fat. Discard the bones and vegetables. Meat still on the bones can be eaten or reserved for soups.
2. I love to drink the broth warm with a little sea salt added with meals or use it cook rice or vegetables. I also use it anytime a recipe calls for stock or broth. So delicious healing to your gut!  
3. More great resources for making your own bone broths:
4. Listen to this great interview with the master of bone broth Chef Lance and Sean Croxton from Undergroundwellness. http://undergroundwellness.com/retrolance/