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The Perfect Classic Pumpkin Pie from Scratch

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This perfect classic pumpkin pie from scratch is more than just a recipe—it’s a story. It’s the pie that came from a plumber’s grandmother, scribbled on a sticky note in the middle of a kitchen disaster, and it’s the one that never fails to get compliments.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 small sugar pumpkin (about 2 pounds), or 1 ¾ cups homemade pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut your sugar pumpkin in half from stem to stem. Scoop out the seeds and stringy bits. Place the pumpkin halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork. Let it cool completely, then scoop out the flesh. Puree it in a food processor until smooth, then press it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any fibrous bits.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse meal with pea-sized butter pieces. Drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough just comes together. Shape it into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a 12-inch circle, about ⅛-inch thick. Transfer it to your pie dish, gently pressing it into the bottom and sides. Trim the excess, leaving a ½-inch overhang, then crimp the edges. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the paper and weights and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the bottom looks dry and lightly golden. Set aside to c…
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then add the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, whisking continuously until everything is combined.
  5. Pour the filling into the partially baked crust. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 40 to 50 minutes. The pie is done when the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly—like a firm Jell-O. Let it cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 to 3 hours.

Notes

Don’t skip the straining of the pumpkin puree for a silky texture. Keep everything cold for the flakiest crust. Watch the crust edges and cover with foil if they brown too quickly. Let the pie cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.

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