Description
A guide to baking the perfect Thanksgiving pie with tips for slicing.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled
- 4–6 tbsp ice water
- 4 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can evaporated milk
Instructions
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough forms.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and fit into a pie dish.
- Mix pumpkin, sugar, spices, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat in eggs and evaporated milk until smooth.
- Pour filling into crust.
- Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F for 40-50 minutes.
- Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier handling.
- Use a sharp knife for clean slices.
- Wipe the knife between cuts.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving pie, perfect slice, homemade pie