Classic Pumpkin Pie
Classic pumpkin pie fills a buttery shortcrust shell with a smooth, spiced pumpkin custard made from canned or fresh pumpkin purée. It bakes in about 55 minutes and is a reliable choice for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling pin
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and diced
- 3 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling:
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can evaporated milk (12 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the cold, diced butter and use a fork or pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring with a fork until the dough holds together. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Filling Preparation: In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Whisk in the eggs, then gradually stir in evaporated milk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Assembly: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your 9-inch pie pan. Gently lay the dough into the pan, trimming excess, and crimping the edges. Pour the prepared pumpkin filling into the crust.
- Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 40 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- If you're short on time, a store-bought crust can be used to save preparation time.
- For a twist, consider adding a sprinkle of nutmeg or using brown sugar for a deeper molasses flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 10095IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 2mg
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