American Traditional Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Ingredients for American Traditional Pumpkin Pie

• 2 large eggs
• Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• Cinnamon
• Ginger
• Clove
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• Instructions for homemade pumpkin puree (optional): 1 medium sugar pumpkin (about 3 pounds). See steps below.

How to Make American Traditional Pumpkin Pie

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. In a large non-metal bowl, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar and ½ cup packed brown sugar until combined.
3. Add 2 large eggs and whisk until light and frothy.
4. Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk.
5. Pour filling into your prepared 9-inch pie crust.
6. Bake for 10 minutes at 450°F (232°C).
7. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The center should be slightly jiggly.
8. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving. For best results, chill for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.