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Slightly spicy seasonal flan
Another seasonal family favorite, that finds it's way into other homes every year.
Great with vegetable cous cous and tinned tomatoes or buttered new potatoes and backed beans!
For speed you can use a bought flan case like I have in the photos.
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Step 1
Turn oven on Gas mark 5 /190 degrees.
Cut pumpkin into small pieces, place into a pan of boiling water and cook for 3-5 mins. -
Step 2
Drain well, puree in a food processor or push through a sieve.
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Step 3
Return to the pan on a gentle heat to dry the mash slightly. Leave to cool.
If making pastry go to step 4 if you have a pre made case go to step 5.
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Step 4
Roll out pastry, line flan tin. Prick the base then back blind for 12mins
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Step 5Cook bacon and onion in a little oil until soft and spread over the flan base.
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Step 6Season the pumpkin mash with pepper, salt and nutmeg.
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Step 7Beat eggs into the mash, mash and spoon into the pastry case.
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Step 8Mix well with a fork, now pour over the bacon and onion.
Bake in the centre of the oven for 35-40mins, until centre is set.
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Step 9Now it is ready to eat or leave to cool and refrigerate until needed.
Can eat cold or reheat slowly in the oven once.
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