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Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Pumpkin Pie

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Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Pumpkin Pie? You heard it right. And, it will make your heart skip a beat. This outrageously delicious recipe by the BBQ Pit Boys is a fall favorite around backyard grills and bonfires,  but it’s a treat at any time of the year. While you’re sipping on your favorite brew or hard cider (or taking Fireball shots!), make sure to push the envelope just a bit with a hearty slice of this pumpkin pie. Your taste buds will be screaming for joy!

Video by BBQ Pit Boys on YouTube. The written recipe is below:

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Pumpkin Pie

Fireball Pumpkin Pie right on the grill

INGREDIENTS:

  • Frozen Pie Crusts – 2 (9” each or make your own )

Pie Filling:

  • Pure Pumpkin – 1 can, 30 oz.
  • Evaporated Milk – 1 ½ cans, 18 oz.
  • Eggs – 4
  • Sugar – 1 ½ cups
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon
  • Ground Ginger – 1 teaspoon
  • Ground Cloves – ½ teaspoon
  • Fireball Cinnamon Whisky – 6 oz.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Bring grill temperature up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Crusts:

2. Follow directions on package of frozen pie crusts.
3. Using a fork, poke small holes all around pie crust.
4. Place pie crusts on grill opposite hot coals for 15-20 minutes. Cover grill.
5. Be sure to follow cooking times on the package of your frozen pie crusts.
6. Remove crusts from grill and reduce heat to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pie Filling:

7. Crack eggs and put in a mixing bowl.
8. Whisk and combine sugar, salt, ground ginger, ground cloves, pure pumpkin, evaporated milk, and cinnamon whiskey.
9. Thoroughly mix ingredients.
10. Pour mixture to the top of each pie crust.

Making:

11. Grill temperature should be 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
12. Place pies on grill opposite hot coals.
13. Cover grill and cook for 25-30 minutes.
14. After 25-30 minutes, remove cover and rotate pies a half turn for even cooking.
15. Cover grill and cook for another 20-25 minutes.
16. Remove cover and check pies for doneness. Place a tooth pick into center of each pie and remove. If they come out clean, pies are done. If the pie sticks to toothpick they are not done. Continue cooking until you get a clean toothpick. If you don’t have a toothpick, use your Old Hickory knife to check.

Finalizing:

17. Set pies on cooling rack to cool down.
18. Cut pies for serving.

Serving:

19. Top with whipped cream.
20. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Recipe by BBQ Pit Boys