Pumpkin Towne pumpkin patches in Jupiter, as well as in the Wellington community. They are open as of October 6, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., while supplies last. Pumpkins are wonderfully adaptable. They can be decorative. They are cuisine, think pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread. In our sunny area, pumpkins and pumpkin patches are in parking lots, festivals, and farms.

Enjoy onsite hay bales, a bounce house, and photo opportunities. Entry is accessible and free to all. 

Try this simple pumpkin pie recipe this year!

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon butter, melted

2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

filling:

1 large egg

1 large egg white

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon each ground allspice, nutmeg, and cloves

1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin

1 cup fat-free evaporated milk

Whipped cream, optional

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Using a fork, stir in oil and butter until the dough is crumbly. Gradually add enough water until the dough holds together. Roll out between sheets of waxed paper into an 11-in. circle. Freeze for 10 minutes.

Remove the top sheet of waxed paper; invert the crust into a 9-in. pie plate. Remove the remaining waxed paper. Trim and flute edge. Chill.

Roll dough scraps to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 1-in. leaf-shaped cookie cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

In a large bowl, beat the egg, egg white, sugars, salt, and spices until smooth. Beat in pumpkin. Gradually beat in milk. Pour into crust. Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Garnish with leaf cutouts. If desired, top with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

2 Pumpkin Towne Locations:

Pumpkin Towne - Jupiter

14 N. Old Dixie Highway, off Indiantown Road, Jupiter, 561-697-9377.

Pumpkin Towne - Wellington

Whole Foods parking lot, 2635 State Road 7, Wellington, 561-697-9377.