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Brian Sunter

Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Pie

A timeless pumpkin pie with creamy spiced filling and flaky buttery crust, perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering.

55 minutes cook 1 hour prep 1 hour 55 minutes total 8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.75 cup shortening
  • 6 tbsp ice water
  • 1.13 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1.50 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.50 tsp ground cloves
  • 3 large eggs
  • 15 oz canned pumpkin puree
  • 1.13 cup evaporated milk
  • — whipped cream
  • — ice cream

Equipment

  • oven
  • pie pan
  • wire rack

Instructions

Pie Dough

1

In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting), 2 tsp ground cinnamon , and 1 tsp kosher salt .

2

Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the 0.75 cup shortening (cubed) into the flour mixture until it resembles pea-sized crumbs.

3

Gradually add the 6 tbsp ice water , 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring gently until the dough comes together.

4

Transfer the dough to a work surface lined with plastic wrap. Shape it into a disc, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for 30 minutes .

Filling

5

Preheat the oven to 425 F (220 C).

6

In a small bowl, mix together the 1.13 cup sugar (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons), 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (plus a pinch), 1.50 tsp ground ginger , 0.50 tsp ground cloves , and 0.75 tsp kosher salt .

7

In a large bowl, whisk the 3 large eggs . Add the 15 oz canned pumpkin puree and spice mixture, whisking until smooth. Gradually whisk in the 1.13 cup evaporated milk (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) until fully combined.

Roll Out the Dough

8

Once chilled, roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 0.25-inch-thick (6mm) round. Keep the surface and rolling pin floured to prevent sticking.

9

Transfer the dough to a 9.5-inch (24cm) pie pan . Tuck the edges under and crimp.

Assemble and Bake

10

Pour the filling into the prepared pie shell.

11

Bake for 15 minutes , then reduce the oven temperature to 350 F (180 C) and bake for an additional 40 minutes , or until the center jiggles slightly.

Cool and Serve

12

Cool the pie on a wire rack for 2 hours .

13

Slice and serve with whipped cream or ice cream .

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total time: 1 hour 55 minutes
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cook time: 55 minutes
tags: [pumpkin, pie, dessert, thanksgiving, fall, baking]
cuisine: American
difficulty: medium
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== Roll Out the Dough ==

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