Traditional Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Name: Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup shortening; 4 -6 tablespoons cold water; 6 eggs; 1 (29 ounce) can solid-pack pumpkin; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ginger; 2 cups evaporated milk

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup shortening
4 -6 tablespoons cold water
6 eggs
1 (29 ounce) can solid-pack pumpkin
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ginger
2 cups evaporated milk

1
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly.
2
Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
3
Divide pastry in half.
4
On a floured surface, roll out each portion to fit a 9-in.
5
pie plate.
6
Place pastry in plates; trim pastry to 1/2 inches beyond edge of plate.
7
Flute edges.
8
For filling, beat eggs in a large bowl.
9
Add pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, cloves, nutmeg and ginger; beat just until smooth.
10
Gradually stir in milk.
11
Pour into pastry shells.
12
Bake at 450 for 10 minutes.
13
Reduce heat to 350; bake 40-45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
14
Cool pies on wire racks for 1 hour.
15
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
16
Refrigerate leftovers.

932

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon salt, ⅔ cup shortening, 4 -6 tablespoons cold water, and more.

Yes, Traditional 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.

Traditional Pumpkin Pie

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