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pumpkin pie (for fresh pumpkin only)

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Linda Kauppinen
Greenwood, FL

My Great Aunt Kay used to make the BEST pumpkin pies! Well we FINALLY found out what her secret was.. it was using fresh pumpkin!! I finally have the recipe and I am sharing it with all of you too!

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin pie (for fresh pumpkin only)

  • 1
    https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/pie/perfect-pie-crust-4.html?p=3
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 tsp
    ginger
  • 1 tsp
    allspice
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 3 c
    fresh, strained pumpkin
  • 2 can
    evaporated milk (regular size)
  • 4 lg
    eggs

How To Make pumpkin pie (for fresh pumpkin only)

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix all ingredients together EXCEPT milk and eggs. Add milk and eggs. Mix until smooth. Pour into 2 unbaked 9 inch piecrusts or 1 unbaked 9 inch deep dish pie crust.
  • 2
    Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 35 minutes or more until set. NOTE: If you make the 9 inch deep dish add 20 minutes to the final bake time. Insert butter knife in center of pie. If the knife comes out clean, remove pie from the oven.
  • 3
    Allow pie to cool and chill in the refrigerator. Serve topped with fresh whipped cream! Yummm!
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