Description
A classic pumpkin pie with a buttery, flaky homemade crust that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Make the crust: Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Roll out and place in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Make the filling: Whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, spices, and salt. Beat in eggs, then gradually stir in evaporated milk until smooth.
- Pour filling into crust. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake for 40-45 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.