Description
This classic Pumpkin Pie is creamy, perfectly spiced, and a must-have dessert for Thanksgiving or fall gatherings! 🎃 With a buttery crust and smooth pumpkin filling, it’s an all-time favorite.
Ingredients
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- 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 until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Whisk in evaporated milk and vanilla until combined.
- Pour filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40–50 minutes, until set.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Optional: Top with whipped cream and sprinkle cinnamon before serving.
Notes
💡 Tip: To prevent cracks, avoid overbaking — the center should slightly jiggle. Pie tastes even better chilled overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Recipes, Thanksgiving
- 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: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pumpkin pie, classic pumpkin dessert, thanksgiving pie, holiday pie recipe, fall dessert