The Best Pumpkin Pie! Ever

Submitted by Jazmina

"My Mom made this pie every year growing up, it's a favorite. There is nothing to complain about when you have pumpkin, spices, condensed milk, and brandy. Enjoy, I know I do."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree or 2 cups mashed pumpkin
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 eggs
• 3 -4 tablespoons brandy
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Whisk pumpkin, condensed milk, eggs, brandy, spices and salt in medium bowl until smooth.
3. Pour into crust. Bake 15 minutes.
4. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean.
5. Cool. Garnish as desired. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Reviews

[D. Baker]

Jazmina, I'm sorry I have to say this, but I much prefer Libby's Pumpkin Pie recipe. Libby's recipe is a lot more moist, and I prefer the the taste of a traditional pumpkin pie.

 

[eaten.]

This was so good, just as I remember the Libby's pumpkin pie was (although I haven't eaten that in 3 years or so). Great recipe, but I think I would add more cinnamon next time.

 

[betsy222]

I have been cooking over 50 years and making Pumpkin pies that long also...I have never tasted a better Pumkin pie...this is the only recipe I will ever use again. I love the taste the Brandy gives it...try it you guys and you also love it.

 

[Slatts]

This was a great pumpkin pie. I used vanilla but not cardamom and went light on the brandy. We ate it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was easy to make with just the right amount of spice and sweetness. I will be using this recipe again.

 

[JeriBinNC]

I took Parsley's recommendation and used the optional cardamom and vanilla, as well as 3 Tbsp brandy. Yum! Perfect blend of spices, and the brandy really does enhance the flavors. Great recipe!