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    Pumpkin Pie

    November 12, 2023

    Pumpkin pie filling is an easy recipe to make, and one that can convince even the pumpkin pie haters. Just a couple of cans, some spices, and eggs and you’re on your way to pie perfection.

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    a slice of homemade pumpkin pie spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, pepper and salt, topped with whipping cream
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    Ingredients For Homemade Pumpkin Pie

    • Pie crust, store-bought or homemade

    • Canned pumpkin puree

    • Canned sweetened condensed milk

    • Eggs

    • Vanilla extract

    • Ground cinnamon

    • Ground ginger

    • Ground nutmeg

    • Ground cloves

    • Freshly cracked black pepper

    • Sea salt

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    How To Make Pumpkin Pie From Scratch

    1. Make your pie crust (or buy one pre-made).

    2. Blind bake the crust. This step is also called par-baking, and is an essential step in achieving the perfect bottom crust.

    3. Make the pumpkin pie filling. Around Thanksgiving, we stock up on cans and cans of Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin. It makes the best pie.

    4. Pour the filling into the crust and bake until set.

    5. Cool for three hours.

    6. Serve. With lots and lots of whipped cream.

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    How to Store Leftover Pie + Tips

    • Leftover pie? There’s no such thing as leftover pie. If there is leftover pie, it can be stored in the fridge for 4 days.

    • Dough can be made 3 days ahead and kept chilled.

    • Crust can be baked 1 day ahead; tightly wrap and store at room temperature.

    • Pie can be made up to 2 days ahead, covered with plastic wrap or foil and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. In condensation appears, gently blot with a paper towel. You can also make pumpkin pie in advance and freeze it for the big day.

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    Pumpkin Pie

    November 12, 2023

    • Serves:  8
    • Yields:  1 Pie
    • Prep Time:  15 min
    • Cook Time:  1 hr 15 min
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    Ingredients

    • 1 (9-inch) raw pie crust, chilled, store-bought or homemade
    • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
    • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • Whipped cream, for serving

    Method

    1. Preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack in the center position.

    2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie dough into a 14-inch round. Carefully transfer to a 9-inch deep dish pie plate, gently pressing the crust into the dish, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Fold the overhang down so the crust is level with the edge of the pie plate. Crimp the folded crust with a fork.

    3. Line the dough with parchment paper leaving some overhang to cover the crust edges. Fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until the edges are set, about 15 minutes. Remove the pie from the oven, then carefully remove the weights and parchment paper. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°. Pierce the bottom of the pie crust with a fork to release any trapped air and continue baking until just barely browned, about 10 more minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

    4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, condensed milk, eggs, egg yolk and vanilla until combined. Add in the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, and salt and whisk until smooth.

    5. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake until the crust is browned and the center of the pie is set, about 50 minutes, covering the crust with aluminum foil or using a pie crust shield to prevent the edges from getting too brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for at least 3 hours.

    6. Serve with whipped cream.

    Nutrition Info

    • Per Serving
    • Amount
    • Calories 291
    • Protein 7 g
    • Carbohydrates 43 g
    • Total Fat 10 g
    • Dietary Fiber 2 g
    • Cholesterol 70 mg
    • sodium 196 mg
    • Total Sugars 31 g

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    • Shirley

      The best pumpkin pie I have ever made and tasted, all my guests thought so as well. I used a store bought crust, cooked exactly as instructed. Super easy to make the filling. This is now our go to pumpkin pie recipe.

      YAY! This is so great to hear, we are so glad everyone enjoyed it, thank you Shirley!

    • Shari

      Best pumpkin pie! I really enjoyed the tiny kick from the pepper it wasn't overpowering and made it really interesting.

      Thanks Shari, so glad you enjoyed it!