The Perfect Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas

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.

Add 1 cup of milk to a large bowl.

Add 2 whole eggs to the bowl.

Add 1 1/2 cups of pumpkin puree to the bowl.

Whisk the mixture together until smooth.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Add 1 1/4 cups of brown sugar to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of ground clove, and 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom to the mixture.

Mix the spices into the pumpkin mixture until everything is smooth and evenly distributed.

Pour the pumpkin mixture into a blind baked pie crust.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes.

Check the pie; it is done when the sides of the filling are set but the center still has a little wiggle.

Allow the pumpkin pie to fully cool before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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