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Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe

The best pumpkin pie recipe is simple, delicious, and always a hit! Made with pumpkin, warm spices, and evaporated milk, this classic pie is perfect for Thanksgiving and fall gatherings.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holiday dessert, pumpkin pie
Servings: 8 people

Equipment

  • 1 9 inch pie pan
  • 1 pie shield

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked pie crust
  • 1 15 oz can of pumpkin (pumpkin concentrate, not pumpkin pie mixture)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg I like fresh grated
  • 1/8 tsp clove
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 12 oz can of evaporated milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Prepare your 9 inch pie crust. If using a store bought crust, thaw the crust.
  • Mix together sugar and spices in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Beat eggs in a mixer. Stir in pumpkin.
  • Add in the sugar mixture to the pumpkin. Then slowly add in the evaporated milk. Mix until everything is combined.
  • Pour pumpkin mixture into prepared, uncooked pie crust.
  • Place pie in oven at 425 for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, turn down oven to 350. Place pie shield on crust to protect edges. Set timer for 40 minutes.
  • After 40 minutes check pie. If knife inserted in the middle of pie comes out clean, the pie is done. If not, cook for several more minutes.
  • Pie is done when knife placed in the middle comes out clean.
  • Let pie cool on counter for 2 hours. Serve with whip cream. Store leftovers in fridge