Description
This Homemade Pumpkin Pie is smooth, creamy, and filled with warm fall spices — the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or any cozy autumn meal! 🥧 Made with real pumpkin purée and a buttery crust, it’s a timeless holiday favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, sugars, spices, and salt.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Whisk in evaporated milk and vanilla until fully combined.
- Pour filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40–50 minutes, until the center is set.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
💡 Tip: For a flaky crust, pre-bake it for 10 minutes before adding the filling. This pie keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days — perfect for make-ahead holiday baking!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Thanksgiving Recipes, Holiday Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: homemade pumpkin pie, thanksgiving dessert, fall recipes, pumpkin desserts, holiday pie