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Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe That Will Wow Your Family This Fall

Best pumpkin pie recipe with warm spices and autumn holiday joy

This isn’t your average pumpkin pie—this recipe blends classic flavor with modern techniques to deliver the silkiest, most flavorful pie your holiday table has ever seen.

Ingredients

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  • For the Crust:
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 34 tablespoons ice water
  • For the Filling:
  • 15 oz can pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1¼ cups evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Drizzle in ice water until dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Press into a 9-inch pie plate, trim and crimp edges. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, brown sugar, spices, and salt. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in evaporated milk and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour filling into the chilled crust. Bake 20 minutes at 375°F, then reduce to 350°F and bake an additional 35–40 minutes until center is set but slightly wobbly. Shield crust edges if needed.
  5. Cool pie on a rack for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving. Refrigerate if making ahead.

Notes

You can substitute evaporated milk with full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free version. Chilling the crust prevents shrinkage and ensures a flaky texture.

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