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Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie: Best Budget-Friendly Recipe

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This budget-friendly pumpkin pie is creamy, perfectly spiced, and made with simple ingredients. It’s a foolproof recipe that’s perfect for family dinners and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can of pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 (12-ounce) can of evaporated milk
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a baking sheet on the middle rack to preheat as well.
  2. In your large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. Crack the eggs into the bowl and whisk until the mixture is smooth and pale yellow, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the pumpkin puree and whisk until fully combined. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with your spatula.
  5. Slowly pour in the evaporated milk while whisking constantly until the filling is thin and silky.
  6. Place your unbaked pie crust on the preheated baking sheet. Carefully pour the filling into the crust.
  7. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) without opening the door and bake for another 40-50 minutes.
  8. Check for doneness: the edges should be set and slightly puffed, but the center should still jiggle like Jell-O when gently shaken.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack for about 2 hours.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Overnight is even better.

Notes

Don’t overmix the filling to avoid cracks. Room temperature eggs help prevent lumps. If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil. The jiggle test is the best indicator of doneness. Cool slowly to prevent cracks. The pie tastes even better the next day.

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