Pumpkin pie is one of the most popular desserts around, and it’s easy to make at home. This delicious recipe features a creamy pumpkin filling and a crispy crust. It’s perfect for a fall dinner party or Thanksgiving feast. To make the crust, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan with butter or cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Mix well until the ingredients are well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before filling with your favorite pumpkin filling recipe. For the pumpkin filling, mix together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix), 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg in a medium bowl until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 50 minutes to 60 minutes*, or until golden brown and set in the center when tested with a toothpick*. Cool on a wire rack before serving.* If your pie crust does not come out clean after baking: Let it cool completely before trying to fill it again; then follow these instructions again to bake without a crust. ..
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Let’s be real – Thanksgiving isn’t complete without a pumpkin pie! Serve it as is or with a big dollop of whipped cream, and you have everyone’s favorite fall dessert. There’s nothing quite like taking a bite of smooth, sweet, spiced pumpkin flavor after a big Thanksgiving dinner. This classic recipe yields hands-down my favorite pumpkin pie… Ever! It’s a hassle-free recipe that won’t stress you out on a big holiday like Thanksgiving when, chances are, you’re likely already plenty stressed. Plus, the results are absolutely perfect every time. I love that I can count on this tried and true pie!
How to Make Pumpkin Pie
Prepare the egg wash and preheat the oven to start off. Place the pie crust into a baking dish, then brush it with egg wash. Whisk together the pumpkin, eggs, evaporated milk, and brown sugar. Stir in the cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt. Pour the filling into the crust. Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F. Cover the crust with foil. Bake for another 40-45 minutes. Cool, then slice, serve, and enjoy!
Decorate the top of your pumpkin pie with leaves made from crust, or keep it plain. Either way, it’ll be the star Thanksgiving pie! Sweet, spiced, and smooth as can be. This is the BEST pumpkin pie around, and it couldn’t be easier to make! Although this pie usually flies off the table and I never have any leftovers, I always wish I did. I mean, who doesn’t want a leftover slice of homemade pumpkin pie for breakfast?! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
