Pumpkin Pie

An obvious dessert during the holidays is pumpkin pie. Watch any movie that involves a Thanksgiving meal and you will see pumpkin pie. It's a staple for any holiday meal. No matter if you like it or not, pumpkin pie is needed for a true Thanksgiving meal! Everyone else coming to your meal is going to be severely disappointed if you do not have pumpkin pie waiting for them. 

Okay, maybe I'm being a little overly dramatic. But seriously, pumpkin pie. Yum.

What You Need:

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 2 large eggs
• 1 can pure pumpkin 15 oz
• 1 can evaporated milk 12 oz
• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell

How to Do It:

First, mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a small bowl.

Beat eggs in a large bowl.

Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture.

Gradually stir in evaporated milk.

Pour the mixture into pie shell and bake in preheated 425°F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 40-50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for at least 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. 




Original recipe found here.