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Pumpkin pie and Thanksgiving go together like peanut butter and jelly! But making the best pumpkin pie recipe is tough! Well, after years of perfecting our recipe I’ve happy to say we’ve come up with the perfect Thanksgiving desert recipe for November. It will come out perfect every time; plus it is fluffy and oh so delicious!

Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Nothing says Thanksgiving, pumpkins, October or November like Pumpkin Pie! It is a classic recipe that we look forward to every year. For some reason it can be difficult to get it just right so it is moist, flavorful, and cooked through without sticking a knife into the middle and ruining the look. After years of tweaking our recipe, we’ve come up with the Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe that is perfect EVERY.SINGLE.TIME!

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Our Pumpkin pie recipe is so much more delicious and down right yummy than store bought versions filled with artificial preservatives and chemicals. Instead, we fill ours with just the right mixture of pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice), evaporated milk, canned pumpkin, and sugar to make this mouth watering favorite really shine! Your pumpkin pie will get nice and puffy and stay that way!

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After preheating the oven to 425 F. Then, start out by whipping up a since crust of our NEVER FAILpie crust recipe.

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Single Pie Crust: Double Crust Pie:

1 ¼ cups flour 2 cups flour
½ teas salt 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening 2/3 cup shortening
5-6 tablespoon ice-cold water 7-8 tablespoon ice water

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In bowl, combine flour & salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, towing with a fork until a ball forms. Chill dough. Do not over mix or add more flour than necessary.

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Roll out pastry with chilled rolling pan to fit a pie pan. (Do NOT over handle!!) Flute edges if desired. Hint: Cover edges of pie when baking until the last 20 minutes or baking.

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You are going to love thispumpkin pie recipethat NEVER fails! It is easy to make and comes out perfectly every single time!

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In a bowl mix together 3 eggs, 2-3 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 15 oz canned pumpkin, 1 stick melted butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup evaporated milk, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

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Pour into a single pie crust. Bake at 425 F for 15 minutes. Now turn down the oven to 350 F and bake an additional 50 minutes.

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No need to put a knife in it; it will be PERFECT every single time!!

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The pumpkin pie is fluffy, creamy, smells amazing, and tastes spectacular! This is the best pumpkin pie recipe we’ve ever tasted and we’re sure this will be your new go-to recipe too!

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Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe (48)Beth Gorden

Pumpkin pie and Thanksgiving go together like peanut butter and jelly! But making the perfect pumpkin pie recipe is tough! Well, after years of perfecting our recipe I've happy to say we've come up with the perfect Pumpkin Pie Recipe. It will come out perfect every time; plus it is fluffy and oh so delicious!

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American, thanksgiving

Ingredients

Single Pie Crust

  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup lard or crisco
  • 5-6 tablespoons cold water

Pumpkin Pie

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2-3 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 15 ounce canned pumpkin
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In bowl, combine flour & salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, towing with a fork until a ball forms. Chill dough. Do not over mix or add more flour than necessary.

  • Roll out pastry to fit a pie pan. (Do NOT over handle!!) Flute edges if desired. Hint: Cover edges of pie when baking until the last 20 minutes or baking.

  • Preheat oven to 425 F. Make a single pie crust and put in pie plate.

  • Mix all remaining ingredients thoroughly in a bowl. Pour into uncooked pie shell.

  • Cook in preheated oven at 425 for 15 minutes. Turn oven down to 350 F and bake an additional 50 minutes. No need to put knife in – it is perfect every time!

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FAQs

How do you keep the bottom of a pumpkin pie from getting soggy? ›

Often, blind-baking solves this problem. If you're making a single crust custard-filled pie, like a pumpkin pie, bake the pie dough first before adding filling to allow some of the moisture in the crust to evaporate. You can also totally blind-bake fruit pies.

What makes a good pie pumpkin? ›

Sugar Baby Pumpkin

Also known as Sugar Pie pumpkins, these thin-skinned squash are smaller (4-8 lbs.) and have a sweet, dense flesh with a fine-grained, smooth texture. The cooked flesh is a bit drier, which makes a great pie filling.

Should you prebake pie crust for pumpkin pie? ›

Think of it this way: poor pie dough wouldn't stand a chance (aka be a soggy mess) with a custard filling if we don't give it a head start. Hence why we pre-bake, because custard pies are too delicious to have soggy bottoms. Custard pies = pumpkin pies.

What makes pumpkin pie taste so good? ›

The pie is generally flavored with pumpkin pie spice, a blend that includes cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves or allspice. The pie is usually prepared with canned pumpkin, but fresh-cooked pumpkin can be used.

Should I bake the bottom pie crust first? ›

You need a par-baked or fully baked crust if you're making quiche, no-bake pie, custard pie, cream pie, pudding pie, or simply want an extra-crisp pie crust. If you're making a pie that doesn't require a baked filling, you still need a baked crust.

How to pick a perfect pumpkin and make the best pie summary? ›

Look for a firm pumpkin that still has a 1 to 2 inch strong sturdy stem attached. A strong firm pumpkin will last longer than those with thin steams and soft spots. Choose pumpkins without cracks, small holes, or blemishes.

Which canned pumpkin is best for pie? ›

Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin

In this taste test, our Test Kitchen pros found that the biggest name in the pumpkin game does, in fact, make the best canned pumpkin on the market. Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin is a favorite among our culinary crew.

What are 2 types of pumpkins perfect for pies? ›

Pumpkin Varieties for Cooking

Flesh of carving pumpkins are generally stringy, watery and bland, but can be used for making pies. The best varieties for making pumpkin pies are Baby Bear, Cinderella, Jarrahdale and Fairytale.

Should I poke holes in my pumpkin pie crust? ›

If you'd rather have flaky layers, par-bake the crust and let it cool before adding the filling. But don't dock it (docking is aerating the crust before baking by poking it with the tines of a fork). This will cause the custard to seep out into the bottom crust, defeating that whole "flaky" thing you were going for.

Is it better to make pumpkin pie the day before? ›

Make Ahead: Pumpkin pie can be made one day ahead of time and refrigerated. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The dough can be made ahead, wrapped in plastic, and refrigerated for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 1 month. If you freeze it, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator.

How to get bottom crust done in pumpkin pie? ›

Prebaking — baking the pie crust before adding the filling — is your answer. Bake your crust, add the filling, and bake until the filling is done. I promise you, the crust won't burn on the bottom; the filling will insulate it.

How do you enhance pumpkin flavor? ›

Just add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon each of ground cloves and ground nutmeg, and you'll be well on your way to making our pumpkin pie dip, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, and chocolate pumpkin cheesecake.

How do you make pumpkin flavor stronger? ›

Ruth Reichl's Tip: Roast Your Pumpkin Purée

Not only does roasting deepen the flavor of the pumpkin, but it bakes off some of the moisture in the purée, ensuring a more custard-like pie with less risk of a soggy crust.

Why does my pumpkin pie taste bland? ›

Now if your pie tends to come out bland, you may not be letting your spices hit their full potential. Joy Wilson of Joy the Baker suggests, "To get the most festive flavor out of the spices in your pumpkin pie, bloom the spices with the pumpkin puree in a small saucepan before incorporating into the filling.

How do you keep the bottom crust of a pumpkin pie crispy? ›

Brush the Bottom with Corn Syrup or Egg White

Coating the inside surface of the bottom crust will create a barrier to prevent sogginess.

Why is my pumpkin pie wet on the bottom? ›

Overcooking your pie will also lead to a soggy bottom crust. A pumpkin pie filling is an egg-based custard, and, like all egg custards, it will weep liquid if those eggs become overcooked (think: the watery pool that builds up underneath overcooked scrambled eggs).

Should I poke holes in the bottom of my pumpkin pie crust? ›

Make sure to get the pie dough into the area where the bottom meets the sides of the pan. Flute the edges, then take a fork and poke little rows of holes here and there on the bottom and sides of the pie crust dough. This will allow trapped air to escape and prevent the dough from puffing up.

Should I egg wash the bottom pie crust? ›

You've spent time and effort putting the pastry together, so don't sell yourself short by skipping the final step—the egg wash for the pie crust. The truth is that cream and egg washes are a simple but vital step to improving the appearance and flavor of pies and other baked goods.

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