Classic Pumpkin Pie

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   Preheat oven to 425u00b0F.

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   For the crust:

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   In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and chill for thirty minutes or until easy to handle.

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   Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-in pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim 1/2-inch beyond edges of plate; flute edges. Set aside.

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   For the filling:

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   In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices, and salt until smooth. Pour into crust.

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   Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350u00b0F and continue baking for 35-40 minutes until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Store in refrigerator.

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   Crust recipe from Taste of Home Baking cookbook.

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