You Don’t Need My Recipe, Just Bake a Pumpkin Pie
If you have a can of pumpkin, you have a pumpkin pie recipe. Every label has one.
So why would I post a recipe for something as easy as pie? Because sometimes we forget how simple and quick it is to bake one of America’s favorite pies. And I like eating creamy pumpkin pie all year long, not just at the Thanksgiving table when I’m stuffed full of turkey and gravy.
I’m posting this pumpkin pie recipe mostly for my 10-year-old 16-year-old 20-year-old niece, Katera, who loves pumpkin pie. She reads my blog and bakes on Sundays before the Indianapolis Colts take the field. And for my nephews, the T-Boys, who suddenly appeared in my kitchen when they heard “pumpkin pie” at Christmas.
And don’t freak out about making a pie crust because unless you have an extraordinary family recipe, Pillsbury, Trader Joe’s, Hy-Vee, and other brands, sell refrigerated and frozen pie dough that is as good as any homemade crust (that I’ve ever made anyway).
Alright kiddo, let’s bake some pie!
Place pie crust dough in pie plate. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the can of pumpkin.
In a small bowl, lightly beat 2 eggs with a small whisk or a fork.
Add the beaten eggs to the pumpkin.
Add 3/4 cup sugar.
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
Add 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
Add 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
My secret is that I add a couple of dashes of pumpkin pie spice.
Pour in a 12-ounce can of evaporated milk.
Beat on medium speed until well combined.
Pour into the unbaked pie crust.
Baked the pie for 15 minutes at 425°. Reduce the oven temperature to 350° and cover the crust with a pie shield or foil so it doesn’t get too brown. Bake an additional 50-55 minutes.
Remember to do the dishes while you wait for the pie to bake. Your mom will appreciate it. You can probably put everything in the dishwasher.
See how easy that was, Katera? When you bake yours, text me a picture. And maybe save me a slice?
Love, Aunt Staci
Pumpkin Pie
Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie dish
Ingredients
- 1 ready-to-bake pie crust
- 15 oz pure pumpkin puree, NOT pumpkin pie mix
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, OR substitute 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice and omit the cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- whipped cream for topping, optional
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F. Place pie crust dough in pie plate according to package directions. Set aside.
- Crack eggs into small bowl and gently beat with whisk or fork.
- In large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, eggs, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice (optional), and evaporated milk. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Pour pie mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Then pull out of the oven and cover edge of crust with foil or a pie shield.
- Turn oven down to 350°F and bake an additional 50-55 minutes. The edges will look done and the middle will be just a little bit jiggly. If you stick a knife in the middle of the pie, it should come out clean. Remove from the oven. Let cool and set completely.
- Serve pie once cooled to room temperature or store in the refrigerator. Eat it with a generous pile of whipped cream.
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All text and images © Staci Mergenthal • Random Sweets
My kids adore pumpkin pie. So do my sisters. This makes me waaaaaant it. With whipped cream.
Ah, there is NO better way!
I havent had Pumpkin Pie in quite a while…now..Im really craving it! lol
…then you should make one for yourself 🙂 Just wish I could send someone to do the dishes for you…
I love pumpkin pie and now this post has been craving a slice. Wondering if I’ll get one baked before Katera does:)
Paula – this morning, I had a piece for breakfast and when Jason got up, all he saw was the crust on my plate and thought I had eaten toast. I just let him think it. 🙂 I hear Katera is making it this weekend…