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How to Make Pumpkin Pie

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How to Make Pumpkin Pie
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Made from fresh or canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie is the quintessential autumn treat. For a firmer pie, use just two eggs. For a creamier custard, use three eggs. Serves about eight.

From Quick Guide: Pumpkin Treats 101
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 2 or 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. evaporated milk
  • 2 c. pumpkin puree
  1. Step 1

    Put an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.

  2. Step 2

    Put eggs into a food processor or large mixing bowl and whisk well.

  3. Step 3

    Add pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt, and mix. Set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Warm the pie crust in the oven until it is hot to the touch.

  5. Step 5

    Pour the pumpkin filling into the warmed pie crust and bake about 35 to 40 minutes, or until filling is set but still a bit quivery, like gelatin, when lightly nudged.

  6. Step 6

    Cool pie on a rack and refrigerate. Serve either cold, at room temperature or slightly warmed.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you're not afraid to make a pie crust, then by all means, substitute a homemade pie crust for the prepared one. See "How to Make Pie Crust Dough."
  • You can substitute fresh pumpkin puree for canned puree.
  • You can substitute 1 1/2 c. light cream, or a combination of 3/4 c. milk and 3/4 c. heavy cream, for the evaporated milk.
  • If the pie cooks too much, it may crack.
  • Pumpkin pies do not freeze well.
  • Pumpkin pie is best served within a day of baking, because the crust will begin to soften after baking.

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ecm1980 said

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on 5/2/2009 great recipe! Pumpkin pie is the best.

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on 11/11/2008 Very neat article. Thanks for sharing with us.

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on 10/29/2008 Always a holiday favorite! Thanks!

mpodlesny said

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on 10/17/2008 good recipe...thanks!

dawnzlight said

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on 11/12/2007 This pie would look great served on the autumn placemats that I just published how to make! Yummy Pie.. easy to follow this recipe.. yummy!

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