Description
A classic, rich and creamy Pumpkin Pie perfect for any fall gathering or holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (or fresh)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 homemade pie crust or store-bought, unbaked (deep dish preferred)
- Optional Caramel Pecan Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp corn syrup
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves.
- Gradually stir in evaporated milk until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40–50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- For the optional topping, combine brown sugar, cream, corn syrup, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Stir in chopped pecans and vanilla extract, then spoon over cooled pie before serving.
Notes
Best served chilled. Add whipped cream or the optional caramel pecan topping for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pumpkin pie, holiday dessert, thanksgiving, pie