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Classic Pumpkin Pie

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 1 pie

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cupp cooked pumpkin or pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cream or whole milk
  • 4 teaspoons molasses
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoons ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice

Instructions

  • Beat eggs slightly; add all remaining ingredients and mix together. 
  • Pour into a pie dish with prepared pie crust. See how to make the perfect pie crust for the recipe.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, reduce heat to 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick to the center of the pie comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool completely and enjoy with whipped cream. 

Leaf Crust (Optional)

  • Using the extra pie dough, cut out 40-50 leaves. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until browned.
  • While the pie is cooling, place the leaves on around the crust and on the pie.