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Classic Pumpkin Pie

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PREP TIME
60 min
COOKING TIME
55 min
TOTAL TIME
145 min
SERVINGS
16 servings
Dessert U.S.
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
  • 1 sugar pumpkin
  • 2 prepared pie crusts
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1
Cut the pumpkin into halves and carefully remove the seeds from each half. Then, cut the seeded pumpkin pieces into 3-inch chunks.
2
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook the pumpkin in boiling water until it becomes tender, taking around 20 minutes; drain the excess water. Allow the pumpkin to cool down until its skin hardens and the flesh becomes cool enough to handle.
3
Scoop out the pumpkin flesh from its skin into a large bowl and transfer it to a food processor. Blend the pumpkin mixture until it's smooth and creamy.
4
Pass the pureed pumpkin through a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl to remove any excess liquid. Set the pureed pumpkin aside to drain.
5
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). This temperature is crucial for the perfect pie crust.
6
Roll out the pie crusts and press them into pie pans. Trim the excess dough to make sure it overlaps the edges of the pans by about 1/4 inch.
7
Create a decorative edge on your pie crust by dipping the tines of a fork into an egg white and then into some sugar. Press the forked edge onto the rim of your pie crust, creating little ridges that will brown when cooked.
8
Bake the pie crust in a preheated oven until it's slightly set, taking around 5 minutes. Place the pie pans onto a baking sheet to prevent them from getting damaged.
9
Mix together the drained pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl until you get a smooth mixture. Pour this mixture into the prepared pie crusts.
10
Cover the edges of the pie crusts with strips of aluminum foil to prevent them from burning during baking.
11
Bake the pies in a preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, taking around 40 minutes.