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a pumpkin carving knife (or most normal knives will work) and poke it all the way through the edge of one of the shapes. Alternatively, you can make your pumpkin glow by using a chisel knife (you can buy them from most art stores) or similar tool to glide along the pumpkin, following the edge of the design. 9. Remove the only top layer of skin (do not poke all the way through). Slowly move the knife round the shape following the dots. Once you’ve gone all the way round, push the shape out and carefully run your knife around the edge again to neaten the cut up. Repeat for each shape. Pumpkin Pie This delicious pie is the perfect way to use your pumpkin to the best. After you got everything out of the orange fruit to prepare for the sculpting, you can totally use the insides for this amazing pumpkin pie! A better way to be bio isn’t possible, right? Prep Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Makes: 8 Servings Instructions: Combine pumpkin, sugar, salt, spices, and flour in a medium mixing bowl. Add eggs; mix well. Add evaporated milk, water, and vanilla; mix well. Pour into pastry-lined pie pan. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350° and bake about 35 minutes longer, or until center is set. Ingredients: • 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree, canned or fresh • 3/4 cup sugar • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • pinch nutmeg • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • 1 cup evaporated milk, undiluted • 2 tablespoons water • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 unbaked pastry shell (9-inch) • whipped cream or whipped topping, for garnish