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Our Family Favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe For Thanksgiving

This Classic Pumpkin Pie is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast. Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors with your loved ones and make this holiday truly special!
Course Dessert
Keyword Pie, Thanksgiving

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled and cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup ice water

For the Filling:

  • 1 can pumpkin pureer 15-ounce
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

Making the Crust:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
  • Add the chilled butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough just comes together.
  • Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preparing the Filling:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the heavy cream and milk until the mixture is smooth.

Assembling the Pie:

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the dough to the pie dish and trim any excess, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Fold the overhang under itself and crimp the edges.
  • Pour the pumpkin filling into the prepared crust.

Baking the Pie:

  • Bake the pie at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 40-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Serve:

  • Slice the pie and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • For an extra touch, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a few toasted pecans.