Description
Grandma’s Famous Pumpkin Pie is a delightful blend of nostalgia and flavor, perfect for any holiday gathering. This classic dessert features a creamy pumpkin filling spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, all nestled in a flaky crust. Each slice melts in your mouth, offering warmth and comfort that brings families together. Celebrate the season with this easy-to-make pie that will steal the show at your Thanksgiving dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin puree (or 1 can, 15 oz)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 pie crust (9-inch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare pie crust by rolling it out and placing it in the pie pan.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger powder, and salt until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time while whisking gently to ensure smoothness.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh ginger or adding a splash of bourbon. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to four days; reheat individual slices as needed.