Ingredients:
For the Pie Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening or cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 4-5 tablespoons ice water
For the Pumpkin Filling:
- 1 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 12-ounce can of evaporated milk
Instructions:
For the Pie Crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Add the vegetable shortening or cold butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. You may not need all the water.
- Form the dough into a ball, flatten it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
For the Pumpkin Filling:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim any excess dough.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves), and salt.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Then, add them to the pumpkin mixture.
- Gradually stir in the evaporated milk and mix until the filling is smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin filling into the pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
You can serve your homemade pumpkin pie with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra deliciousness. Enjoy!
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