Classic Pumpkin Pie
This lightly-sweetened pumpkin pie is made with pumpkin pureé, evaporated milk, brown sugar, and a fragrant blend of classic baking spices.
Our traditional pumpkin pie recipe is easy to make, lightly sweetened and the perfect choice to finish off a Thanksgiving feast.
A combination of brown and white sugar and a generous dose of spices lend a lot of flavor to this pie without overpowering the natural earthy sweetness of the pumpkin itself.
Pumpkin pie is best served at room temperature topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Recipe Variation
We often like to add a little bit of dark rum to both our filling mix and the homemade whipped cream we serve on top to give this pie a subtle, boozy kick. Of course, this is totally optional and depends on what your guests enjoy.
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Classic Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1-1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Single crust for a 9-inch pie
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust and refrigerate while you prepare the pie filling.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Whisk together the pumpkin purée, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and salt until the sugar has dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs, and whisk in the evaporated milk.
- Combine with the egg mixture with the pumpkin mixture and stir in the melted butter.
- Pour the filling into the pie shell and shield the top edges of the crust with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 450°F, then reduce the heat to 350°F.
- Continue baking for 35 to 40 minutes longer, until a butter knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before cutting.
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2 Comments on “Classic Pumpkin Pie”
I still remember when I was a kid I would stuff a mouthful of pumpkin pie after Thanksgiving meal, as well – no matter how full I was. Of course, something doesn’t change even now. Recently, I started baking with my roommates and this is going on my list!
Pumpkin pie is one pie that I usually eat during Thanksgiving … my mom made usually made it , and this time I would love to try it myself.