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Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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Classic Pumpkin Pie is a traditional favorite featuring a smooth and spiced pumpkin filling baked in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for autumn celebrations and holiday gatherings, this recipe combines warm spices with creamy pumpkin puree for a comforting dessert that’s both simple and delicious.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Crust

  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
  2. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are smooth and fully incorporated, creating a consistent pumpkin pie filling.
  3. Fill the Crust: Pour the prepared pumpkin mixture evenly into the unbaked (9-inch) pie crust, ensuring the filling is level across the crust.
  4. Bake at High Temperature: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. This initial high temperature helps set the crust and filling.
  5. Reduce Temperature and Continue Baking: Without removing the pie, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 35 to 40 minutes. Bake until a knife inserted near the center of the pie comes out clean, indicating the filling is set.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream for extra richness.

Notes

  • Allow the pie to cool completely to ensure the filling is fully set before slicing.
  • Use a knife or toothpick to check doneness; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  • Make sure not to overbake to avoid drying out the pie.
  • For enhanced flavor, spices can be adjusted to taste or a pinch of ground cloves can be added.
  • The unbaked pie crust can be homemade or store-bought based on preference.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.

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