Description
A classic pumpkin pie recipe featuring a perfect blend of warm spices and creamy pumpkin filling baked in a flaky deep dish crust. This traditional dessert is ideal for fall and holiday gatherings, offering a comforting, sweet, and spiced treat that’s simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 (9-inch) deep dish pie crust, homemade or store-bought
Filling
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 (15 oz.) can pure pumpkin purée (or 2 cups homemade thick pumpkin purée)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) to get it ready for baking the pumpkin pie.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the lightly beaten eggs, pumpkin purée, packed brown sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt. Whisk in the evaporated milk until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Prepare Pie Shell: Place the 9-inch deep dish pie crust into a pie pan if not already. Do not prebake the crust; pour the prepared pumpkin filling evenly into the shell.
- Bake at High Temperature: Bake the pie at 425°F for 15 minutes to help set the filling and crust.
- Reduce Temperature and Continue Baking: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes. The pie is done when a clean knife inserted near the center comes out clean or mostly clean. To prevent over-browning, wrap aluminum foil around the edges of the crust if they brown too quickly.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the pie from the oven and cool it on a wire rack. For best results, refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set properly, though it can be enjoyed immediately after cooling.
Notes
- Use a deep dish pie crust to accommodate the thick pumpkin filling and avoid spills.
- Wrapping foil around the crust edges prevents them from burning during the longer baking time.
- Evaporated milk adds creaminess without excess water, making the filling smooth.
- For homemade pumpkin purée, roast and puree pumpkin flesh until thick and dense for best texture.
- Allowing the pie to chill improves the flavor and texture before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin pie, classic pumpkin pie, holiday dessert, pumpkin dessert, fall recipe, homemade pumpkin pie
