Do I even need to explain how important Pumpkin Pies are? The have been a staple to the American household for every thanksgiving and autumn gathering that brings us all together. Its one of my favorite pies and sometimes, I donโt want to go the cheap route with store bought. I want the real deal home made pie that my grandma used to make! So here is the recipe I like to use for my family gatherings. Hopefully it will add a little bit of magic and memory making for your next family gathering. Happy baking!
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Ingredients
- 1ย 9-inchย Homemade pie crust, or store-bought, deep dish, unbaked
- 3/4ย cupย granulated sugar
- 1ย teaspoonย ground cinnamon
- 1/2ย teaspoonย salt
- 1/2ย teaspoonย ground ginger
- 1/4ย teaspoonย ground cloves
- 2ย largeย eggs
- 15ย ounce canย of canned pumpkinย orย fresh pumpkin puree
- 12ย ounce canย evaporated milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large bowl beat the eggs and pumpkin together.ย ย In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves, and add to pumpkin mixture.
- Gradually stir in the evaporated milk. Carefully pour mixture into unbaked pie shell.ย
- Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350ยฐ 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 aย tinyย bit. It will continue to set up as it cools. Or, it is done when a sharp knife inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire cooling rack. Serve immediately with whipped cream and caramel pecan topping, if desired.
Notes
Storage Instructions: Homemade pumpkin pie should be refrigerated if not eaten within 2 hours of sitting out.ย Leftover pumpkin pie will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.ย Be sure to allow pumpkin pie to cool completely and then cover it loosely with plastic wrap, for storing.
Freezing Instructions: Cooked pumpkin pie can be frozen for up to 3 months, covered well. You can also freeze the pie crust for up to 3 months. Thaw pumpkin pie overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
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