The BEST PUMPKIN PIE RECIPE Ive Ever Made | Thanksgiving Dessert

Homemade Pumpkin Pie is one of the most iconic Thanksgiving Desserts. See our secrets for a crisp crust and the best pumpkin pie filling!

Pumpkin pie is a classic American dessert that is often associated with the Thanksgiving holiday. The history of pumpkin pie can be traced back to the early European settlers in North America, who learned about pumpkins from Native Americans.

History of Homemade Pumpkin Pie

• Native Americans were cultivating and using pumpkins long before the arrival of European settlers. They would roast or boil pumpkin and use it in various dishes.
• When the European settlers, particularly the English and the French, arrived in North America, they were introduced to pumpkins by the Native Americans. Pumpkins quickly became a staple in the settlers' diet.
• Early American colonists adapted their European pie-making techniques to include pumpkin, creating a precursor to the modern pumpkin pie.
• The first recorded recipe for pumpkin pie appeared in a 1675 cookbook in England, but it was quite different from the pumpkin pies we know today. The early versions were more like a savory side dish, with the pumpkin flesh mixed with spices and baked in a shell but without the sweet elements we associate with pumpkin pie.

Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups canned pumpkin puree (or homemade)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 large eggs
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1 unbaked pie crust (homemade or store-bought)

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
3. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and then add them to the pumpkin mixture. Mix well.
4. Gradually stir in the evaporated milk until the mixture is smooth.
5. Pour the pumpkin filling into the unbaked pie crust.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
8. Optionally, serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Enjoy your homemade pumpkin pie!