Autumn Pumpkin Pie

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Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Diana Rattray
Updated 08/09/19
Autumn pumpkin pie recipe

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  • Total: 65 mins
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
  • Yield: Makes 8 Servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
367 Calories
17g Fat
46g Carbs
8g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: Makes 8 Servings
Amount per serving
Calories 367
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Protein 8g
Calcium 127mg 10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This is a great-tasting pumpkin pie, spiced to perfection with ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. Serve this pie with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with a little cinnamon or cinnamon-sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1 cup evaporated milk (undiluted)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9-inch) pastry shell (unbaked)
  • Garnish: whipped cream or whipped topping

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 F.

    Ingredients for autumn pumpkin pie
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  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, salt, spices, and flour.

    Combine pumpkin and spices
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  3. Add eggs and stir to combine.

    Add eggs and stir
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  4. Add the evaporated milk, water, and vanilla and mix well.

    Add evaporated milk
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  5. Pour the pumpkin filling mixture into the pastry-lined pie pan.

    Pour pumpkin filling in
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  6. Bake 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350 F and bake about 35 minutes longer, or until center is set.

    Bake for 15 minutes
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  7. Serve this delicious pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar.

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