Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Pumpkin pie is a classic dessert that is made especially for the holidays. This delicious dessert is made up of pumpkin, sugar and spices and baked in a crust made from butter, flour and shortening. The pie is almost always served with whipped cream or ice cream on top.
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Handheld mixer
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Set of measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can of pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs beaten slightly
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg, ground
- 1/4 tsp cloves, ground
- 1 tsp cinnamon, ground
- 1/2 tsp ginger, ground
- 1 12 oz can of evaporated milk
- 1 pie shell
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and baking sheet to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin puree, and sugar.
- Add the salt, spices, and evaporated milk. Mix the ingredients until its blended and smooth.
- Allow the pumpkin filling to rest for 15 minutes before filling the pie shell. By doing this, the starch in the pumpkin can start absorbing moisture and will be less likely to separate after baking.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell and place it on the preheated baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes until there is a slight jiggle in the center.
Notes
- This recipe makes one 9in. pie. If you'd like to make more than one at once, simply scale up the ingredients accordingly.
- Preheat your sheet pan at 400°F and place your unbaked pie on it. This helps prevent the bottom of the pie crust from becoming soggy.
- Use aluminum foil around the pie crust to prevent it from becoming too brown.
- If you're not a fan of pumpkin pie, this recipe can easily be adapted to other fall flavors or even year-round. Try swapping out the pumpkin for butternut squash or sweet potato, or use your favorite apple pie filling.