Description
This easy pumpkin pie recipe is a classic American dessert perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings. It features a smooth, spiced pumpkin filling baked in a flaky 9-inch pie crust, combining warm flavors of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg for a comforting and festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the pumpkin pie.
- Mix Filling. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, eggs, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined without any lumps.
- Fill Pie Crust. Pour the pumpkin filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top.
- Bake at High Temperature. Place the pie on the center rack of the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C) to help set the crust and filling.
- Reduce Oven Temperature. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking the pie for an additional 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center of the pie comes out clean, indicating the filling is properly set.
- Cool the Pie. Remove the pie from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool for at least 2 hours, allowing the filling to fully set before serving.
- Serve. Serve the pumpkin pie at room temperature or chilled. Optionally, add whipped cream on top for extra richness and flavor.
Notes
- You can use either a store-bought pie crust or make your own homemade crust depending on preference and convenience.
- Avoid overbaking as the center of the pie will continue to set while cooling on the wire rack.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the evaporated milk with evaporated coconut milk to maintain a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
