Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Classic Homemade Pumpkin Pie
Description: Delight in the essence of fall with this Classic Homemade Pumpkin Pie. Perfectly spiced and nestled in a deliciously flaky crust, this pie is sure to become a treasured recipe for those who cherish the flavors of the season. Ideal for Thanksgiving or a comforting treat on any cool, autumn day.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Inactive Time: 2 hours
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
For the crust:
• All-purpose flour — 1¼ cups
• Salt — ½ teaspoon
• Sugar — ½ teaspoon
• Cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces — ½ cup (1 stick)
• Ice water — 3-4 tablespoons
For the filling:
• Pure pumpkin puree — 1 (15 oz) can
• Granulated sugar — ¾ cup
• Ground cinnamon — 1 teaspoon
• Ground ginger — ½ teaspoon
• Ground nutmeg — ¼ teaspoon
• Large eggs — 2
• Heavy cream — 1 cup
• Vanilla extract — 1 teaspoon
Instructions:
1. Pie Crust Preparation: Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Blend in butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually add ice water until dough holds together. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
2. Preheat Oven: Set to 425°F (220°C).
3. Dough Rolling: Roll dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch round. Place in a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges.
4. Filling Preparation: Whisk pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, eggs, cream, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
5. Assemble Pie: Fill the crust with the pumpkin mixture.
6. Baking: Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Lower the heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 40 minutes, or until the filling sets but is slightly wobbly at the center.
7. Cooling: Cool the pie on a wire rack and then chill for 2 hours before serving.
Notes:
• Use a combination of shortening and butter for a richer crust.
• Enhance your pie with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.
• Cover the crust edges with foil or a pie shield to prevent over-browning.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
• Calories: 310
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 85mg
• Sodium: 220mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 20g
• Protein: 4g
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