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pumpkin pie recipe

Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe for a Perfect Holiday Dessert


Ingredients

Scale

For the Filling:

  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk

For the Crust:

  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Set to 425°F (220°C). Place pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and crimp the edges.
  2. Mix filling: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Beat in eggs, then gradually whisk in evaporated milk until smooth.
  3. Fill the crust: Pour filling into prepared crust.
  4. Bake: Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool: Let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Avoid overbaking. The center should still have a slight jiggle when done—it will set as it cools.