Classic Pumpkin Pie
A smooth, spiced custard in a flaky crust—perfect for Thanksgiving.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Total Time: 1 hr 15 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 12-oz can evaporated milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Blind-bake the pie crust for 10 minutes.
- Mix pumpkin, sugar, spices, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat in eggs, then stir in evaporated milk.
- Pour filling into crust and bake for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350°F and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin for consistent texture.
- Blind-baking prevents a soggy crust.
- Cool slowly to avoid cracks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg