Classic Pumpkin Pie
Indulge in a classic dessert with this delicious Pumpkin Pie, featuring a smooth and spiced filling in a flaky crust. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 deep-dish, unbaked 9-inch pie shell pie shell homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- 15 ounce can pumpkin puree canned or fresh
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and pumpkin until smooth.
- In a different bowl, mix the granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves.
- Add this spice mixture to the pumpkin mixture and blend well.
- Gradually mix in the evaporated milk.
- Pour the prepared filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F and continue baking for 40 to 50 minutes.
- The pie is done when it is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Serve with whipped cream and caramel pecan topping if desired.