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Carla’s Classic Homemade Pumpkin Pie

A close-up slice of classic pumpkin pie recipe topped with whipped cream on a white plate.
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Make a traditional, creamy pumpkin pie with perfectly spiced filling and a flaky crust. This recipe delivers the comforting flavor of American home cooking for your holiday table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Place your unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, and eggs until smooth.
  3. In a separate small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and cloves. Mix these dry spices well.
  4. Gradually add the spice and sugar mixture to the pumpkin mixture, whisking until everything is fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
  6. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  7. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Continue baking for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For a flakier crust, keep all ingredients cold when preparing it from scratch.
  • If the crust edges start to brown too quickly during baking, cover them loosely with aluminum foil strips.
  • This pie tastes best after it has chilled for at least 4 hours, allowing the creamy filling to set fully.
  • Serve with homemade whipped cream for the best experience.

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