Pumpkin Pie

Easy, homemade pumpkin pie recipe, made from scratch with either canned or fresh pumpkin puree.
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Pumpkin Pie is a beloved Thanksgiving or Christmas tradition! With a generous dollop of sweetened vanilla whipped cream, this pumpkin dessert recipe is always popular.

Traditional Thanksgiving pie with sweetened whipped cream.

This traditional Christmas or Thanksgiving dessert is so simple to make! Just toss the ingredients into a blender, blend, and pour into a pre-baked crust. Then bake for about 45 minutes.

Thanksgiving pie finished cooking.

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For homemade pumpkin pie, use either canned or fresh pureed pumpkin. The texture and flavor is definitely different, but either will be delicious. I find that using fresh, pureed, cooked pumpkin makes for a lighter filling. The canned pumpkin will be undoubtedly denser.

Pumpkin pie with sweetened vanilla whipped cream.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

This spice blend is a blend of the spices used in this traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas pie. Usually, this includes cloves, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg. This is a great spice blend to add to coffee, hot chocolate, pumpkin muffins, pies, cookies, cake, and whipped cream. For a super easy recipe, check out the Pioneer Woman’s How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice. If you want to substitute the spice blend for the individual spices in this recipe, use 3 1/2 tsp.

Make Ahead

Pumpkin Pie is a great dessert to make ahead. Just bake, completely cool, then wrap with plastic wrap. Either store in the refrigerator for 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, leave in the refrigerator overnight.

Pumpkin pie with sweetened whipped cream.

This no-fail recipe has been my go-to pumpkin pie recipe every Thanksgiving and Christmas for many years. It is quick, and simple to make and always turns out great! I have used different pans, homemade Pie Crust Recipe and store bought crusts, canned pumpkin puree and freshly cooked pumpkin! This recipe is so versatile and no fuss, this is why I love it!!

Ingredients for pie.

Ingredients

  • Pie crust, use homemade or store bought. I prefer Pie Crust Recipe!
  • Pumpkin Puree, you want pure pumpkin puree, whether it is canned or fresh.
  • Milk, I use whole milk for extra richness.
  • Eggs
  • Brown Sugar, for the sweetness and adds flavor.
  • Spices, which include salt, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice.

How to Make Pumpkin Pie

1.Place wet ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.

Wet ingredients in the blender.

2.Add dry ingredients and blend to mix, scraping the sides of the blender with a spatula once in a while.

Wet ingredients blended up.

3.Pour into a partially baked 10″ pie shell.

Pumpkin filling poured into prepared pie crust.

4.Bake for 45 minutes at 350°F, until a toothpick or knife inserted comes out clean.

Finished pie in a ceramic pie plate.

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History of Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin was one of the earliest domesticated gourds. Thought to have been grown for over 7500 years, this almost tasteless fruit has been made into thousands of different baked and cooked dishes over the years. France was instrumental in developing many pumpkin recipes. From France, the popularity of pumpkin quickly moved into England. The earliest pie recipes with pumpkin were written in English cookbooks from the 17th century. This traditional Thanksgiving pie did not become popular in America until the 19th century. To read more about the history of pumpkin pie, read: History of Pumpkin Pie.

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Pumpkin Pie

This no-fail recipe for pumpkin pie has been my go-to pumpkin pie recipe every Thanksgiving and Christmas for many years. It is quick, and simple to make and always turns out great! I have used different pans, homemade crust and store bought crusts, , canned pumpkin puree and freshly cooked pumpkin! This recipe is so versatile and no fuss, this is why I love it!!

Prep Time10 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time55 minsDifficulty:BeginnerServings:8Calories:237Best Season:Fall

Ingredients

Instructions

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How to Make Pumpkin Pie

  1. Place wet ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.

  2. Add dry ingredients and blend to mix, scraping the sides of the blender with a spatula once in a while.

  3. Pour into a partially baked 10" pie shell.

  4. Bake for 45 minutes at 350°F, until a toothpick or knife inserted comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 237kcal
Calories from Fat 79kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.8g14%
Sodium 335mg14%
Potassium 244mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Sugars 22g
Protein 4.9g10%

Vitamin A 414 IU
Calcium 11 mg
Iron 9 mg
Vitamin K 11 mcg
Thiamin 9 mg
Riboflavin 17.97 mg
Folate 9 mcg
Vitamin B12 13 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 13 mg
Phosphorus 13.99 mg
Selenium 18 mg
Copper 12 mg
Manganese 18 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

To prevent cracks, be sure to not overbake the pie.

This pumpkin pie can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Substitute 3 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice for the spices in this recipe.

Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before storing or serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do you store pumpkin pie?

Pumpkin pie should be either refrigerated or frozen once it has completely cooled. Wrap the pie in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for 2 days or the freezer for up to 3 months.

Why did my pumpkin pie crack?

Some of the reasons that pumpkin pie will crack are overbaking, or baking too close to the top heating element in the oven.

How can I tell if my pumpkin pie is done baking?

If a toothpick or knife inserted in the center comes out clean it is finished baking. It should be a little jiggly since pumpkin pie is a custard pie.

How do you prevent pumpkin pie from having a soggy crust?

I always partially bake my pumpkin pie crust before pouring the pie filling in. This is called blind baking the crust.

Do you need to refrigerate pumpkin pie?

Yes, because pumpkin pie is a custard pie, it must be refrigerated. It is okay for the pumpkin pie to sit out safely at room temperature for up to 2 hours before serving.

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