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Pumpkin Pie

Best Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe for Cozy Gatherings

This delightful Pumpkin Pie captures the essence of fall with warm spices and sweet pumpkin filling, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Cooked and pureed pumpkin Ensure it is smooth
  • ¾ cup Sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 2 large Eggs Whisked until frothy
  • 1 cup Evaporated milk Or milk substitute such as almond or oat milk
For the Crust
  • 1 unbaked pie shell Unbaked Pie Shell Homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Pie Dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Homemade Pumpkin Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Gather your pie shell and have a baking sheet ready.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk two eggs until frothy. Add cooked pumpkin, sugar, salt, and spices. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Slowly stir in the evaporated milk to enhance the filling's texture. Make sure everything is blended seamlessly.
  4. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell on the baking sheet. Tap gently to release air bubbles.
  5. Bake at 425ºF for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350ºF (175ºC) and bake for another 40-50 minutes, until set.
  6. Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least two hours before serving to allow the filling to set.
  7. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh pumpkin for best results, monitor baking time to avoid drying out, and allow to cool completely for perfect slices.

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