Description
A classic American pumpkin pie recipe perfect for beginners, with a flaky crust and a smooth, spiced filling. This easy-to-follow guide will help you create a delicious homemade pie for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought refrigerated pie crust
- 1 ¾ cups pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Place the dish on a baking tray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Add the whole milk and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Loosely cover crust edges with foil to prevent over-browning (optional).
- Bake for about 70 minutes, checking after 60 minutes. The filling should be set with a slight jiggle.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack.
- Wrap the cooled pie tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Using a baking tray under the pie dish helps catch any spills and makes cleanup easier.
- Covering the crust edges with foil is optional but helps prevent them from burning.
- The pie is done when the filling is mostly set but still has a slight jiggle in the center.
- Chilling the pie for at least 5 hours is crucial for the filling to firm up properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American