Famous Pumpkin Pie

Submitted by MrsPres

"This is the skeleton of the recipe; I always add more spice because we like it a little more spicy..."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 pie
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 large eggs
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie pastry (4-cup)
• whipped cream (optional)

directions

1. Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in small bowl.
2. Beat eggs in large bowl.
3. Stir pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture.
4. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
5. Pour into pie shell.
6. Bake in preheated 425 oven for 15 minutes.
7. Reduce temperature to 350; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
8. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours.
9. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
10. Top with whipped cream before serving.