Dad's Favorite Pumpkin Pie

Elevate your holiday dessert game with Dad's Favorite Pumpkin Pie, a true classic bursting with warm, spiced flavors and an irresistibly creamy texture. Made with velvety pumpkin puree, aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and a touch of sweetness from both granulated and brown sugar, this pie is a nostalgic crowd-pleaser. The silky pumpkin filling is cradled in a flaky, golden 9-inch pie crust, baked to perfection until it sets just right. With just 15 minutes of prep and an hour of baking, this easy homemade pie is the perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, topped with a cloud of freshly whipped cream for an indulgent finishing touch. Perfectly spiced and endlessly comforting, this is the ultimate pumpkin pie recipe you've been searching for!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
• 1 for serving (optional) whipped cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.

Step 4

Stir in the ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Roll out the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and press it gently into the edges. Trim any excess dough and flute the edges if desired.

Step 6

Pour the pumpkin filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Place the pie on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to set completely.

Step 10

Slice and serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1381.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2632.5

Total Fat 104.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 401.3mg	0%
Sodium 2708.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 389.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 244.3g
Protein 58.3g	0%

Vitamin D 368.2IU	0%
Calcium 1301.7mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 2507.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 57.1%