Perfect Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Name: Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each gingersnap crumbs crust, baked; 1 pound pumpkin puree (canned); 1/2 cup corn syrup, light; 3/4 cup brown sugar, light packed; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream or evaporated milk; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon cinnamon ground; 1 tablespoon ginger ground; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 each gingersnap crumbs crust, baked
1 pound pumpkin puree (canned)
1/2 cup corn syrup, light
3/4 cup brown sugar, light packed
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream or evaporated milk
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cinnamon ground
1 tablespoon ginger ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon salt

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1) Prepare the Ginger Crumb Crust.
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2) Preheat the oven to 350F (180C) F, with a rack in the middle.
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Put the canned pumpkin, corn syrup and brown sugar into the top of a double boiler.
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Over boiling water, stirring frequently, heat the pumpkin mixture while you prepare the rest of the filling.
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3) In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the cream or evaporated milk, rum, vanilla extract, spices and salt.
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Mix well; then stir in the hot pumpkin-sugar mixture.
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Pour as much of the filling into the baked crust as will comfortably fit.
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(Bake the rest in 1 or 2 custard cups put in with the pie and removed from the oven after 30 minutes.)
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4) Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the filling is set.
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A knife inserted into the center of the pie will come out mostly clean, but the knife cut will show.
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5) Cool the pie completely, decorate pie with pecan halves if desired, and serve it with whipped cream.
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Makes one deep 9-inch pie, serving 12.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each gingersnap crumbs crust, baked, 1 pound pumpkin puree (canned), 1/2 cup corn syrup, light, 3/4 cup brown sugar, light packed, and more.

Yes, Perfect Pumpkin Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Perfect Pumpkin Pie

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