Make a Pumpkin Pie From Scratch

Pumpkin pie from scratch is easy to make and it is so delicious!

Do not worry if you do have fresh pumpkin to make this fresh pumpkin pie recipe - or you do not want to take the time to make some - no problem! This homemade pumpkin pie recipe can be made with canned pumpkin as well.

If you have never made pumpkin puree from scratch....again no problem! I have included all the directions you need to make this traditional pumpkin pie a success.

If you are wondering, how do I make a pumpkin pie? It is okay, I am here to help. Making a pumpkin pie from scratch is not hard...it just take a little time.

So let's get started, shall we? And as always, come back and leave a review, a tip or even a recipe of your own.

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Pumpkin Pie From Scratch: Ingredients

1 pie crust

2 cups of pumpkin puree - recipe below - or 1 small can of canned pumpkin - 15 oz

1 1/2 cups of heavy cream also called whipping cream

1/2 cup of packed dark brown sugar

1/3 cup of white sugar

1/2 tsp of salt

1 egg yolk

2 whole eggs

2 tsps. of ground cinnamon

1 tsp. of ground ginger

1/2 tsp. of ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp. of ground cloves

1/4 tsp. of ground cardamon

1/2 tsp. of rum flavoring - optional

Pumpkin Pie From Scratch: How To Make Pumpkin Puree

There are two ways to make pumpkin puree:

Method 1:

Buy a sugar pumpkin.

Cut out the stem and clean out the inside.

Cut the cleaned out pumpkin and steam the pieces in a saucepan until the pumpkin pieces are soft and tender.

Cut the pulp from the skin.

Mash with a potato masher or blend in blender.

Method 2:

Buy a sugar pumpkin.

Cut out the stem and clean out the inside.

Cut the cleaned out pumpkin in half.

Place each half face down on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees until the pulp is tender.

Cut the pulp from the skin.

Mash with a potato masher or blend in blender.

Pumpkin Pie From Scratch: Directions

Roll you dough and place it in a greased pie plate.

In a stand mixer - or a bowl- and mix all the ingredients together until the mixture is well blended and smooth.

Pour the pumpkin mixture in the pie crust.

Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Then reduced the heat to 350 degrees, and bake an additional 45 minutes.

Cool completely before eating.

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