All American Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Pie ~This is a classic pumpkin pie recipe, a must in every Thanksgiving feast. It is very moist and creamy without a strong taste of cinnamon or nutmeg. The addition of lemon zest is the key ingredient and the hardest to identify. Add a dollop of whipped cream on the top!
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Pumpkin Pie
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Pumpkin Pie ~This is a classic pumpkin pie recipe, a must in every Thanksgiving. Save this recipe and prepare a wonderful pumpkin pie this holiday Adapted: simplyrecipes.com
Ingredients
- 2 cups of pumpkin pulp (may be canned pumpkin purée)
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream or 1 12 oz. can of evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 yolk
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest
- 1 good crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Mix sugars, salt, and spices, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Beat the eggs and add to the bowl. Stir in the pumpkin purée. Stir in cream. Whisk all together until well incorporated.
- Pour into pie shell and bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes reduce the temperature to 350°F. Bake 40-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours. Note that the pumpkin pie will come out of the oven all puffed up (from the leavening of the eggs), and will deflate as it cools.
- Serve with whipped cream.
Notes
This is a classic pumpkin pie recipe, a must in every Thanksgiving. Save this recipe and prepare a wonderful pumpkin pie this holiday.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 slice
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 230 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 94 g | 145% | |
Saturated Fat 4 g | 20% | |
Cholesterol 50 mg | 17% | |
Sodium 280 mg | 12% | |
Total Carbohydrates 32 g | 11% | |
Dietary Fiber 1 g | 4% | |
Sugars 20 g | ||
Protein 5 g | 10% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
This pie looks so freaking delicious that I can almost taste it. It makes my mouth water, my stomach lones for it. In other words, you nailed this pie. I will be making one tomorrow. Thank you for sharing. By the way, I can tell you are a great cook, we will be there for dinner between the holiday’s. LOL!
Thanks for the kind words. I have been craving this pie for a while now! You are welcome at the table anytime if you do the dishes! It
I totally agree with you that pumpkin pie is definitely a must at Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Tracy. This is the time of the year that veggies make good treats. Have a peaceful week.