Spiced Pumpkin Pie Recipe
๐ Cook Time: 50 minutes
๐ Prep Time: 15 minutes
๐ Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with this delightful Spiced Pumpkin Pie recipe. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned bakers, this recipe offers a warm blend of spices and the rich goodness of pumpkin. Customize the spice level to your liking and enjoy the cozy aroma that fills your kitchen as this pie bakes to perfection.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2/3 cup | golden brown sugar |
| 1/2 cup | sugar |
| 2 cups | all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| 1/2 tsp | ground cinnamon |
| 1/8 tsp | ground allspice |
| 1/8 tsp | ground cloves |
| 1/8 tsp | ground ginger |
| 1 1/2 cups | canned solid-pack pumpkin |
| 2 tbsp | molasses |
| 3 | eggs |
| 1 cup | heavy cream |
| 2 | frozen pie crusts |
| chopped toasted walnuts (for garnish) |
Instructions:
-
Preheat Oven: Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat it to 450ยฐF (230ยฐC).
-
Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the golden brown sugar, sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and ginger until well blended.
-
Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the canned pumpkin, molasses, eggs, and heavy cream to the dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
-
Fill Crust: Pour the pumpkin filling into the frozen pie crusts, dividing it evenly between the two crusts.
-
Bake: Place the pies on the preheated baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes at 450ยฐF (230ยฐC). Then, reduce the heat to 325ยฐF (160ยฐC) and continue baking for about 40 minutes, or until the edges are puffed and the center is just set.
-
Cool: Allow the pies to cool completely on a wire rack.
-
Serve: Once cooled, serve the Spiced Pumpkin Pie at room temperature. For an extra touch, sprinkle a ring of chopped toasted walnuts around the edge of the pie before serving.
-
Storage: This pie can be made a day ahead. Simply cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 228.6
- Fat Content: 12.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 80mg
- Sodium Content: 268.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 28.1g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 19.5g
- Protein Content: 2.9g
Recipe Yield: 2 nine-inch pies
Recipe Category: Pie
Keywords: Dessert, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Winter, Spicy, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Source: Bon Appetit, November 1998, Mary Dillman Burke, Aiken SC, The Cook’s Exchange.
Enjoy the delicious flavors of fall with this Spiced Pumpkin Pie recipe that’s perfect for any occasion!
