Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups evaporated milk
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, eggs, and evaporated milk. Mix well until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the unbaked pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 40-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set.
- Before serving, you can optionally top the pie with whipped cream.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy some delicious Pumpkin Pie!