Pumpkin pie recipe
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Pumpkin pie is a dessert that typically consists of a pumpkin-based custard filling in a pie crust. The filling is often spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
This particular recipe calls for:
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
1 can (14.5 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Mix well.
Pour mixture into pie crust.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 40 to 50 minutes, or until pie filling is set.
This recipe can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Pumpkin pie is a traditional Thanksgiving dessert, but can be enjoyed any time of year!
Did you know that pumpkins are actually a fruit? botanically speaking, they are classified as such because they contain seeds.
Pumpkins are thought to have originated in North America. Native Americans used them in a variety of dishes, both sweet and savory
