Description
This Classic Pumpkin Pie is the quintessential fall dessert, featuring a smooth and creamy pumpkin filling infused with warm spices, all nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering, this pie is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
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1/4 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into cubes
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4-6 tablespoons ice water
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For the Filling:
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1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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2 large eggs
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1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
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Instructions
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Make the Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the butter and shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add Water: Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.
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Form Dough: Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle.
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Transfer to Pie Plate: Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges.
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Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
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Add Eggs and Milk: Whisk in the eggs and evaporated milk until smooth.
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Pour Filling into Crust: Pour the pumpkin filling into the prepared pie crust.
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Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 40-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
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Cool Completely: Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
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Chill (Optional): For a firmer pie, chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Variations: Add a tablespoon of bourbon or rum to the filling for a boozy twist. You can also top the pie with whipped cream, toasted pecans, or a drizzle of caramel sauce. To make a gingersnap crust, substitute gingersnap cookies for graham crackers in the crust.
Tips: Use cold butter and shortening for a flaky crust. Don’t overwork the dough, or it will become tough. Blind-bake the crust for 15 minutes before adding the filling to prevent a soggy bottom. Cover the edges of the pie crust with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking to prevent burning.
Allergies/Intolerances: This recipe is not gluten-free or dairy-free in its standard form. To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie crust recipe. To make it dairy-free, it’s difficult to get the same creamy texture.
Taste Preferences: Adjust the amount of spices to your liking. For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Pie
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of pie
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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