The Best Homemade Pumpkin Pie

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Serve up this incredibly delicious Homemade Pumpkin Pie made from a perfect blend of fresh pumpkin puree, fragrant spices and rich cream.

homemade pumpkin pie

 

Yields8 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time45 mins
For the Pumpkin Filling
 2 eggs plus 1 yolk
 ½ cup packed brown sugar
 ⅓ cup white sugar
 ½ tsp salt
 2 tsp Cinnamon
 1 tsp Ground mixed spice
 ½ tsp Ground ginger
 ¼ tsp Nutmeg
 Zest of a small lemon
 1 tsp Fresh ginger finely chopped
 2 cups Fresh pumpkin puree (see notes for alternatives)
 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream or evaporated milk
 1 Pie crust
1

First, Combine eggs, both sugars, salt and spices whisking until smooth.

Next, incorporate the pumpkin puree, lemon zest and fresh ginger then finish with the heavy cream.

Here, Roll out the dough for the pie and pinch the edges together. carefully pour the batter into the shell.

2

Preheat the oven to 350F/150C.

Bake for 30 - 45 minutes depending on your oven. When the center springs back at touch it is ready.

Finally, remove from oven and let cool before serving. This recipe makes 2 Pies.

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Filling
 2 eggs plus 1 yolk
 ½ cup packed brown sugar
 ⅓ cup white sugar
 ½ tsp salt
 2 tsp Cinnamon
 1 tsp Ground mixed spice
 ½ tsp Ground ginger
 ¼ tsp Nutmeg
 Zest of a small lemon
 1 tsp Fresh ginger finely chopped
 2 cups Fresh pumpkin puree (see notes for alternatives)
 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream or evaporated milk
 1 Pie crust

Directions

1

First, Combine eggs, both sugars, salt and spices whisking until smooth.

Next, incorporate the pumpkin puree, lemon zest and fresh ginger then finish with the heavy cream.

Here, Roll out the dough for the pie and pinch the edges together. carefully pour the batter into the shell.

2

Preheat the oven to 350F/150C.

Bake for 30 - 45 minutes depending on your oven. When the center springs back at touch it is ready.

Finally, remove from oven and let cool before serving. This recipe makes 2 Pies.

The Best Homemade Pumpkin Pie
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