Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie is the quintessential fall dessert, enveloping you in its warm, spiced aroma and velvety texture. This easy-to-make recipe combines 100% pure pumpkin puree with aromatic spices, creating a delightful treat perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy gatherings. Impress your family and friends with this classic dessert that’s sure to steal the spotlight at any holiday table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 prepared pie crust (9-inch)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the chilled pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, spices, salt, eggs, and evaporated milk until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider incorporating a splash of vanilla extract or using maple syrup instead of brown sugar. To prevent sogginess, blind bake your pie crust before adding the filling.