How To Make Pumpkin Pie From Scratch

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole grain crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole grain crust is more nutritious, while store-bought is budget-friendly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey or maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey or maple syrup can be healthier, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Cut the pumpkin into smaller pieces to fit into the pans.

Wash the pumpkin pieces.

Place the pumpkin pieces in the oven for 1 hour at 400°F (204°C).

After baking, scoop out the pumpkin flesh until smooth.

Mash the pumpkin until there are no big chunks using a potato masher.

Measure out 2 cups of mashed pumpkin and place it into baggies for later use.

In a blender, combine 2 eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1 can of evaporated milk (1 and 2/3 cups).

Blend the mixture until smooth.

Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.

Bake in the oven at 425°F (218°C) for 15 minutes.

Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 45 minutes.

Check doneness by inserting a fork; it should come out clean when done.

Cool the pie before serving.

To make whipped cream, blend 1 pint of heavy cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

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