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Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe

A delicious slice of perfect pumpkin pie with a flaky crust, served on a white plate.

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A quintessential pumpkin pie recipe with a smooth, spiced pumpkin filling in a flaky crust, perfect for fall gatherings and holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin purée
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin purée, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Mix well.
  3. Stir in the beaten eggs and evaporated milk until smooth.
  4. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for 40-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • For a homemade crust, prepare your favorite recipe and blind bake it according to its instructions before adding the filling.
  • If you prefer a less sweet pie, reduce the sugar to 1/2 cup.
  • Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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