Here’s a classic homemade pumpkin pie recipe with clear headings and step-by-step instructions.
Homemade Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients (8 servings)
For the Crust
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 2–4 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (or 2 cups homemade pumpkin puree)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (12 fl oz) can evaporated milk (or 1 1/4 cups heavy cream)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together.
- Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp the edges.
2. Prepare the Filling
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Beat in eggs until smooth.
- Gradually stir in evaporated milk or cream until fully combined.
3. Assemble and Bake
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pour filling into prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake an additional 40–50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
4. Cool and Serve
- Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Tips
- For extra flaky crust, keep butter and water cold throughout preparation.
- Avoid overbaking to prevent cracks in the filling.
- Use a spice blend or pumpkin pie spice instead of individual spices for convenience.
- Homemade pumpkin puree can be made by roasting pumpkin chunks until tender and blending until smooth.
I can also provide a quick no-bake pumpkin pie version or a sugar-free pumpkin pie recipe if you want.
