granny's pumpkin pie

Garden Valley, CA
Updated on Oct 3, 2010

have you ever had a flaky crust on a pumpkin pie? Well, try this recipe.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups pumpkin
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1/8 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 - half-baked 9-inch pie crust

How To Make granny's pumpkin pie

  • Step 1
    Mix all ingredients in a saucepan, except crust and walnuts, until thoroughly combined and smooth. Cook over medium heat until very thick and bubbles pop out of pan (about 20 minutes, more or less); stir frequently.
  • Step 2
    Pour into half-baked piecrust, sprinkle with walnuts. Bake at 425 Degrees for 10 min., then reduce heat to 350 degrees for another 30 min. or until knife placed into pie comes out clean. When crust starts to brown, cover edge with strips of foil to prevent burning.
  • Step 3
    If using fresh pumpkin, always mix ingredients in a blender on the puree cycle until creamy before cooking.

Discover More

Category: Pies
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: English

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