How to Make Heritage Pumpkin Pie

Heritage pumpkin pie is a delicious, old-fashioned, pumpkin pie recipe that will be sure to please your family and guests this holiday season.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• an unbaked pie shell
• 1 1/2 cups canned or cooked pumpkin
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 3 slightly beaten eggs
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• whipped cream to top pie when served

1. 
   pumpkins

   If using a frozen, already prepared, pie shell, thaw and have ready. Or, if you prefer make your own pie shell.
   
   Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

2. 
   brown sugar

   In a large mixing bowl, mix the pumpkin with the brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and molasses.

3. 
   farm fresh egg

   Add the three slightly beaten eggs, and the 1 cup evaporated milk, and mix thoroughly.

4. 
   pumpkin pie

   Pour into unbaked, unpricked pie shell.
   
   Bake in hot oven (425 degrees) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the pie comes out clean.

5. 
   perfect

   Serve pie with a topping of whipped cream, or serve plain if you prefer.

[2enjoylife]

on 11/22/2008 It's the molasses! That sounds soooo good! *****

[DUSTYMILLS]

on 11/10/2008 I don't believe I've ever seen this recipe, bet the addition of the ginger and molasses give this pie a wonderful flavor. This is a keeper, thank you:)

[RomiH]

on 11/5/2008 I am so looking forward to pumpkin pie with Cool Whip for Thanksgiving!

[sunshine11219]

on 11/5/2008 hubby would love this one

[JulieMayfield]

on 11/4/2008 I LOVE pumpkin pie. This recipe sounds great.