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The Great Pumpkin Pie Recipe<\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Published:\u00a010\/26\/2014Updated:\u00a009\/15\/2022<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Bursting with flavor, this\u00a0pumpkin pie recipe<\/strong>\u00a0is my very favorite. It\u2019s rich, smooth, and tastes incredible on my homemade pie crust and served with\u00a0sugared cranberries<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0whipped cream<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Pumpkin cookies<\/a>,\u00a0pumpkin bars<\/a>, pumpkin lattes,\u00a0pumpkin cupcakes<\/a>,\u00a0pumpkin bread<\/a>,\u00a0pumpkin cake<\/a>, and\u00a0pumpkin Bundt cake<\/a>, but HELLO what about pumpkin pie?? My Great Pumpkin Pie Recipe is here today.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Did you know that testing the\u00a0perfect pumpkin pie recipe<\/strong>\u00a0is a lot more challenging than one would assume!? Fresh pumpkin, canned pumpkin, ginger, no ginger, brown sugar, white sugar, cornstarch, flour, no cornstarch, no flour\u2026?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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But I finally I cracked the pumpkin pie code. I grew up in a house of pumpkin pie lovers and absolutely no Thanksgiving was complete without a nap and a massive slice of pumpkin pie. What I\u2019m trying to say is, my pumpkin pie standards are high for this classic Thanksgiving dessert.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Pie Crust<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Let\u2019s start with the pie crust. Every pumpkin pie has to start with a stellar pie crust. My\u00a0homemade pie crust<\/a>\u00a0uses a mix of shortening and butter so you get the most buttery tasting, tender, flaky (so flaky) pie crust. It\u2019s easy to make. And I have a video tutorial and step-by-step photos in my\u00a0pie crust<\/a>\u00a0recipe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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If you skip the leaf decorations on top, you\u2019ll have a 2nd pie crust you can use to make leftover\u00a0turkey pot pie<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0mini pecan pies<\/a>! Or if you like extra thick pie crust, use some of your 2nd pie crust to make a decorative crimped or fluted edge. My\u00a0how to crimp and flute pie crust<\/a>\u00a0tutorial will walk you through all the steps.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Fresh or Canned Pumpkin in Pumpkin Pie?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I tested this recipe with both and I truly liked the pie using\u00a0canned pumpkin<\/strong>\u00a0better. The canned pumpkin pumpkin pie (say that 3 times fast) was a little more sturdy when baked for the same amount of time. The pie baked with fresh pumpkin puree tasted grainy and a little\u2026\u00a0herbaceous? I prefer using fresh pumpkin puree in savory recipes, not desserts. This is your call, you can use either fresh or canned pumpkin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Other Ingredients in Pumpkin Pie<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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  1. Eggs.<\/strong>\u00a0Eggs set up the pumpkin pie filling. They give the filling its rich, luxurious texture.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  2. Heavy cream.<\/strong>\u00a0Heavy cream makes pumpkin pie silky smooth. It\u2019s thick, creamy, and absolutely heavenly in this pumpkin pie recipe. I use 1 cup of heavy cream and 1\/4 cup of milk. I found that 1 and 1\/4 cups of heavy cream (or more) was simply too much. Too thick, too gloppy! You can also use the heavy cream to make\u00a0homemade whipped cream<\/a>\u00a0for the topping.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  3. Cornstarch.<\/strong>\u00a0A\u00a0starch thickener is one of the most important ingredients in\u00a0a pie filling. I use a touch of cornstarch in my pumpkin pie because it helps set up the pie. Makes it a little sturdier and firm, while keeping everything smooth.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    My Secret Ingredient<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    This sounds so incredibly weird, but I add freshly ground black pepper to my pumpkin pie filling. It\u2019s bizarre, I know. But I\u2019m being serious. I got this tip from the genius kitchen crew over at\u00a0King Arthur Baking<\/a>. And I am forever grateful. Because this little addition turns your pumpkin pie into the BEST pumpkin pie. No one will know it\u2019s there except for you. And they will all be wondering what makes this spiced pie so good\u2026 it\u2019s a pinch of pepper.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    I actually add it to my\u00a0homemade pumpkin pie spice<\/a>\u00a0blend, too! Feel free to replace the ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and black pepper below with my homemade spice. (Keep the cinnamon in the filling though!)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    How to Avoid Cracks in Pumpkin Pie<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Silky yet\u00a0thick, this pumpkin pie cuts beautifully as long as it is baked for the right amount of time. The bake time is about 55-60 minutes. At this time, the center of the pumpkin pie will be slightly wobbly. It will set as it cools. Careful not to overcook; overcooking it will cause the filling to crack.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    P.S.:<\/strong>\u00a0For some fun twists on this classic, try this recipe as\u00a0mini pumpkin pies<\/a>, with a crunch topping on\u00a0pecan praline pumpkin pie<\/a>, or with extra spices in\u00a0chai pumpkin meringue pie<\/a>. You can also make a\u00a0pumpkin cheesecake pie<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    So from my kitchen to yours, enjoy The Great Pumpkin Pie Recipe. And if you\u2019re looking for more inspiration for your dessert table, here are all of our favorite\u00a0Thanksgiving pies<\/a>\u00a0and a list of 30+\u00a0best pumpkin dessert recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    The Great Pumpkin Pie Recipe<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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