Grandma S Famous Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Grandma’s famous pumpkin pie is smooth, thick, and creamy! A MUST for the holidays and the best when served with a big scoop of whipped cream on top! My grandma would make the best pies ever! If you love pumpkin pie as much as I do then try this Sheet Cake, Pie Bars, or Cupcakes.

Grandma’s Famous Pumpkin Pie

My grandma was an amazing cook but an even better baker! I don’t know anyone that could make better bread, cookies, and pies than her! And her pies… Those were truly a diamond in the rough! Her pies were truly the BEST! I would always go first for her cherry pie followed by pumpkin. Then another slice of cherry. Followed by another slice. There is always room for pie right?? The pie starts with her perfect pie crust! It’s tender and flaky and totally melts in your mouth. Then the pumpkin filling is smooth, thick, and creamy! It’s filled with the most delicious spices and flavors and really makes it the best pie around. While you are at it, you should try these Perfect Mini Pumpkin Pies. They are just as delicious and perfect for the little ones!

Ingredients for Grandma’s Famous Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie is a must for the holiday season! You will love my grandma’s famous pumpkin pie recipe and will use it every time! It will become a family favorite! See the recipe card for a list of exact ingredient measurements.

Pie crust: I use my grandma’s Perfect Pie Crust for any pie crust recipe.Granulated sugar: This is how you sweeten up pumpkin pie.Ground cinnamon: This flavoring that makes it taste like fall.Salt: You only need to use a dash! This will enhance the flavors of all of the other ingredients!Ground ginger: Flavorful spices that make this pumpkin pie even more delicious!Ground cloves: These give it a bolder and richer flavor that tastes like fall in a pie with these cloves.Eggs: You don’t want to over beat the eggs, just slightly beaten together.Canned pumpkin: Libby’s is my favorite! Or, you can make your own using this Homemade Pumpkin Puree recipe!Evaporated Milk: This milk makes it rich and creamy.Pecans: These are always a great topping for pumpkin pie if you love a crunch!Whipped Cream: one of my favorite toppings!

Let’s Bake Grandma’s Famous Pumpkin Pie!

Your holiday season just got better with this pumpkin pie! It is a tried and true recipe that is simple to make and oh. so. delicious! My grandma knew just what to do when baking and made this pumpkin pie PERFECTION every time!

Roll out dough about ⅛ of an inch thick. Using leaf cookie cutters or any other small shape, simply cut out the shapes in the dough.Brush each shape lightly with a beaten egg and milk mixture.Place onto parchment paper or greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.Let cool completely before adding them to your pumpkin pie.

Pie crust: To make it easier, you can always use store-bought or frozen pie crust. This can save you a little bit of time! If you do make a homemade pie crust then it’s best to first bake your pie crust before adding the pumpkin pie filling.Using a pie crust shield: Using a pie crust shield can prevent the edges of your pie crust from being over cooked and turning brown. If you do not have a pie crust shield you can simply use a foil covering on the edges instead.Don’t overbake! Make sure to not over bake your pumpkin pie. It will tend to crack if you over bake it. I like to take my pumpkin pie out even if it is a little wobbly and let it finish baking as it cools. The pumpkin pie will slowly firm up leaving no cracks.Separation of crust and filling: There tends to be a little separation between the pie crust and the pie after it is baked. Don’t be alarmed this is normal and will still taste delicious!Toppings: Add toppings over your pie while it is still warm. Sprinkle brown sugar over top or add any nuts over top. This will give your pie a sweet and crunchy flavor.

Make ahead and freeze: luckily pumpkin pie freezes well and up to 1 month. Simply make your pumpkin pie and let cool completely. Once cooled, place in a ziplock bag or airtight container. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.Make ahead and refrigerate: get ahead of the holidays by preparing this pumpkin pie ahead of time. Pumpkin pie can be made about 1 to 2 days ahead of time. Once baked and cooled, completely wrap your pumpkin pie tightly with plastic wrap. Then place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This will avoid any bacteria getting in the pumpkin pie.Ready to serve: when ready to serve, take your pumpkin pie out of the refrigerator for about 15 minutes or eat it a little cold immediately.

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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.