Baking the Perfect Pumpkin Pie

This recipe provides a straightforward guide to baking a classic pumpkin pie, perfect for enjoying the flavors of the fall season. The key steps include preparing a simple pie filling with pumpkin puree, spices, and eggs, and then baking it in a pie crust until it’s set and slightly jiggly in the center. Once cooled, you can serve this delicious pumpkin pie as a delightful treat.

• 1 ½ cups of canned pumpkin puree (or homemade)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cups of evaporated milk or heavy cream

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Prepare the Pie Crust: Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, and crimp the edges as desired.

Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.

Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Then, add the pumpkin puree and mix until well combined.

Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until everything is thoroughly combined.

Slowly Add the Evaporated Milk: Gradually pour in the evaporated milk (or half-and-half) and mix until the filling is smooth and well incorporated.

Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the pumpkin pie filling into the prepared pie crust.

Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake at 425°F (220°C) for the first 15 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 35-40 minutes or until the edges of the pie are set, and the center is slightly jiggly.

Cool the Pie: Once the pie is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack. The pie will continue to set as it cools.

Serve: Once the pumpkin pie has cooled to room temperature, you can serve it. You may top it with whipped cream for an extra treat.

Enjoy: Enjoy your homemade classic pumpkin pie, savoring the delightful flavors of the fall season.

Your pumpkin pie is now ready to be enjoyed. This recipe will surely be a hit at any fall gathering or Thanksgiving dinner.