Pies and Fillings

Norwegian Apple Pie
1 Egg (or 2 egg whites or -egg substitute -equivalent to 1 egg)
2/3 cup Sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 ts Baking powder
1/2 c Flour
1/2 c Chopped walnuts
1 c Dice apples

Beat the egg whites until peaks form.Gradually add in sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy.Add in vanilla, flour and baking powder and beat to mix well until smooth and well blended.Fold in the apple and nuts. Turn into a lightly greased 8-inch pie plate
and bake at 350F for 30 minutes. Pie will puff up as it cooks, then collapse as it cools.

Vegan Pumpkin Custard or Pie Filling
1 15 oz can pumpkin
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c sugar or Grade B maple syrup
2 tbsp blackstrap molasses
12 oz soy milk, rice milk, or almond milk
1/2 c. firm tofu (not silken)

Mix all ingredients together and pour into a glass dish or pie pan. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes. Cool on the countertop for 30-60 minutes and then refrigerate.
Tips
You can make this with a crust if you wish. To do so, follow the instructions for the crust and pour the pumpkin mixture in. Cook at 425 for 15 minutes and then reduce the heat to 350 for 40-50 minutes. Add extra protein and a nutty flavor with 1/4 c. almond butter or peanut butter. Blackstrap molasses are an excellent source of iron, calcium, and other nutrients. However, if you don't have it on hand then you can increase the sugar or syrup to 1/3 cup.Try adding small amounts (1/4 tsp) of other spices such as cardamom, nutmeg, and allspice.