Recipes

Thankful for Pumpkin Pie!

Drop the pumpkin spice lattes, it’s time to make some pie! Who doesn’t like pie? Because I sure do! As the leaves outside change colours and the spookiness of Halloween approaches, this pumpkin pie recipe will help fulfill this season’s checklist! Whether this is for yourself, family or friends, anyone can enjoy this homemade pumpkin pie recipe.  

Making this delicious pumpkin pie is a nice way to de-stress during these challenging times. This recipe is easy to make — especially the pumpkin pie filling. You can buy an already made pie crust from the store or make it from scratch. It’s time to illuminate your taste buds this festive season with this delicious homemade pumpkin pie!  

Ingredients for the pumpkin pie filling: 

  • 3 large eggs (room temperature) 
  • 2 cups of pure pumpkin purée (canned) 
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream or full fat milk or 2% milk (room temperature) 
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar 
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt 
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 1/8 teaspoon of grated nutmeg 

Or substitute cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg for 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie allspice.  

Preparation: 

  1. Make sure you have measuring cups, spoons, a whisk or spatula, and a bowl for mixing ingredients.  
  1. Have your pie crust made/ready before the pumpkin pie filling.  

Directions:  

  1. Get a large bowl and mix ingredients together, starting with the eggs.  
  1. Pour pumpkin pie filling into the pie shell.  
  1. Put in the oven for 40–50 minutes at 350 F degrees, until pie is set.  
  1. To test if complete, insert a knife into the pie filling. Your knife should come out somewhat clean!  
  1. Allow your pumpkin pie to cool down for approximately an hour before serving.  

EXTRA-NESS(additions for serving):  

  • Top with whipped cream and a dust of cinnamon on top  
  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side 
  • Garnish the pumpkin pie with walnuts