Ingredients for Simple Pumpkin Flan
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- Canned Pumpkin
- Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Simple Pumpkin Flan
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Place a roasting pan or 9x13 inch baking pan in the oven.
- Fill the roasting pan halfway with hot water. This creates a water bath for even cooking.
- Prepare a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- In a heavy-bottomed 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar over medium heat. Swirl the pan occasionally until the sugar melts and turns a deep golden brown caramel. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully pour the hot caramel into the prepared loaf pan, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Let it cool slightly to set.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs until light and frothy.
- Whisk in 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk, 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the caramel in the loaf pan.
- Carefully place the loaf pan into the roasting pan in the oven. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
- Remove the loaf pan from the roasting pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once completely cool, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flan to set completely.
- To serve, run a thin, sharp knife around the edge of the flan to loosen it from the pan.
- Invert a serving plate over the loaf pan. Holding both firmly, carefully invert the flan onto the plate.
- Lift off the loaf pan, allowing the caramel sauce to drizzle down over the flan.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
87g
Fat
18g
Carbs
9g
