Description
This easy pumpkin pie recipe is a classic fall dessert featuring a smooth and spiced pumpkin filling baked in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for holidays or cozy gatherings, it combines warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves with creamy evaporated milk, resulting in a rich and comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Filling
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Mix Filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, ensuring an even spread for uniform baking.
- Bake at High Temperature: Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake in the preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes to help set the crust and filling.
- Reduce Temperature and Continue Baking: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife near the center; it should come out clean when the pie is fully baked.
- Cool the Pie: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. Cooling is essential to let the filling fully set before slicing.
- Serve: Slice and serve the pumpkin pie plain or topped with whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Using a baking sheet underneath the pie helps prevent spills in the oven.
- Allowing the pie to cool completely is important for the filling to firm up properly.
- You can substitute pumpkin purée with homemade purée if preferred for fresher flavor.
- Adjust spices to taste for a milder or stronger spice profile.
- Check the pie about 5 minutes before the minimum baking time to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
