Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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The BEST Pumpkin Pie recipe is perfect in every way, and you can choose to serve it with a simple homemade caramel pecan topping that takes it over the top!

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch Homemade pie crust
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs
  • 15 ounce can canned pumpkin
  • 12 ounce can evaporated milk

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl beat the eggs and pumpkin together.In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves, and add to pumpkin mixture.

  3. 3

    Gradually stir in the evaporated milk. Carefully pour mixture into unbaked pie shell. 

  4. 4

    Bake at 425 degrees F for for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes longer, or until the pie is set. Check for doneness by giving the pie a gentle wiggle.The center may jiggle just a tiny bit. It will continue to set up as it cools. Or, it is done when a sharp knife inserted in center comes out clean.

  5. 5

    Cool completely on a wire cooling rack. Serve immediately with whipped cream and caramel pecan topping, if desired.