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Pumpkin Pie – Homemade pumpkin pie is the ultimate pie for the holidays. Super easy to make and full of delicious spices.
I grew up with having pretty much the same meal on Thanksgiving and Christmas. That meant the same Thanksgiving stuffing on both holidays. The same turkey made showed up at both meals. And the same pumpkin pie recipe was made for both days. One year I convinced my family to mix it up and we had Pumpkin Dream Cake on Thanksgiving.
My mom always took the Libby’s pumpkin pie and added a little kick. That is what I still make today. A few extra spices just give it so much extra flavor and make it delicious. And I have no probably having it for both holidays.
What You’ll Need
- Pumpkin Puree – not the pie filling, you want just the plain pumpkin
- Sugar
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Cloves
- Eggs
- Evaporated Milk
- Pie Crust
How to Make Pumpkin Pie
- You can start with a homemade crust or a store bought crust, that is up to you. Do not bake the crust ahead of time, just press it into your pie plate.
- In a large mixing bowl you just whisk all of the ingredients together. You want to mix until it is really well combined and the eggs are completely incorporated.
- Pour into the pie crust and bake for 15 minutes at 425º. After 15 minutes, leave the oven door close but reduce the temperature to 350º and cook for an additional 45 minutes. If the crust gets too dark, you can cover with foil while the pie continues to cook.
How To Serve Pumpkin Pie
The big debate in my house is whether you have your pumpkin pie warm or cold. My dad and I like to microwave our slice of pie so it is warm. That way when you put the generous dollop of whipped cream on it starts to melt and is extra yummy.
Can You Use Real Pumpkins To Make Pie
Yes, you absolutely can roast your own pumpkins and scoop out the flesh to make your own pumpkin puree. You want to use pumpkins that are called “pie pumpkins”, not just any pumpkin will make for a good puree.
I love using pumpkin in the fall. Pumpkin Pancakes are a great weekend breakfast! The really nice thing about this pumpkin pie recipe, is you can make it the day ahead of time. So when the holidays get busy, you can have dessert ready and waiting for you.
More Tasty Pumpkin Recipes
- Pumpkin Coffee Cake
- Pumpkin Crisp
- Pumpkin Waffles
- Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
- Pumpkin Dump Cake
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
- Pumpkin Cupcakes
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
- 1 15oz can Pumpkin Puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 whole large eggs
- 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 1 9 – inch pie crust, (unbaked)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place pie crust in a 9 inch pie plate.
- In a large bowl beat the eggs. Add pumpkin and mix until smooth. Stir in sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Add evaporated milk and mix until well blended.
- Pour into pie crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425. Reduce the oven to 350 and bake for 40-50 more minutes. Cover the crust with foil if it starts to get too dark. A knife inserted will come out clean when done.
- Remove from oven, and cool completely on wire rack.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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You can’t beat classic pumpkin pie. This looks amazing. Thanks so much for organizing this fun potluck, Erin!
I love me a classic pumpkin pie! 🙂
Your pie looks wonderful, Erin. Love a classic pumpkin pie.
Erin, this looks wonderful!! I LOVE pumpkin pie!
Thank you so much for asking me to be a part of this. I am still in shock with those statistics. 🙁 I wish I could make 500 Thanksgiving dinners and take them to my local food pantry.
Pumpkin Pie is the best! Yours looks so perfect too!
What a delicious, classic pumpkin pie recipe. My hubby won’t let me make anything else!! Beautifully done!
There is nothing like a classic pumpkin pie. It is hands down my favorite. And thanks for organizing this great event Erin!
I just wanna reach through the screen with a big fork! I love a classic pumpkin pie and yours looks perfect, Erin. Thanks so much for including me in this wonderful potluck for a good cause. So happy to be able to contribute!
What a fantastic collection of recipes from a fabulous group of bloggers! Thanks for making us aware of Feeding America’s mission too Erin. Giving back is so important around the holidays and this is a great reminder!
PS. Every Thanksgiving demands pumpkin pie, and I love seeing your family’s version
That email from your mother. 😀
And the pie is gorgeous. Nothing beat classic pumpkin pie, right?
Thank you again for organizing this! You did an amazing job and I was super happy to be able to participate. 🙂