Nothing spells “Autumn” more than traditional pumpkin pie. Baking this traditional pumpkin pie recipe will fill the house with a pleasant aroma that says “Fall is here”. And, pumpkin pie is a must for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
But, please do not forget it during the other times of the year. Pumpkin pies have the same great taste, regardless of season.
.ps Don’t bake a store-bought pie. Rather, use this delicious recipe. It will taste much better.
Pumpkin Trivia: Pumpkins offer a lot of health benefits. Pumpkins were once recommended as a cure for freckles. They were used as a remedy for snake bites. And, the seeds are known to help avoid prostate cancer in men.
Traditional Pumpkin Pie Ingredients
1 1/2 cups
Cooked, strained pumpkin(or canned)
2/3 cup
Sugar
1/4 cup
Brown Sugar
1 1/2 cups
Evaporated Skim Milk
3
Eggs
3/4 teaspoon
Cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon
Ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon
Ginger
1 teaspoon
Grated Orange Peel
1/4 teaspoon
Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon
Salt
1
Unbaked Pie Shell
How to Make Traditional Pumpkin Pie Directions
Preheat oven to 425° F.
Mix pumpkin, sugars, orange peel, and spices in a large bowl.
Add evaporated milk and eggs.
Mix all ingredients well
Pour pumpkin filling into the pie shell.
Bake at 450° F for fifteen minutes.
Reduce heat to 350° F and bake for 45 minutes more.
TIP: If the crust begins to get too brown, loosely cover the crust only with foil.
Pumpkin Pie Variations
Substitute allspice for nutmeg.
Add 2 tablespoons of Bourbon for Bourbon Pumpkin pie.
Serving Tips and Suggestions
Everyone likes a little pumpkin pie with their whipped cream. Try putting a cherry on top of the whipped cream for color.
Also, fresh blueberry or shaved chocolate is effective in adding color. Use chocolate sparingly, as too much can overpower the pumpkin flavor and taste.
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