Chef John's Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 large eggs
• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie shell

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs until light and fluffy. Add the pumpkin and mix until combined.
4. Gradually add the sugar mixture to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until completely combined.
5. Slowly add the evaporated milk, stirring until completely combined.
6. Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
7. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
8. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours.
9. Serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin pie is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 1800s.
• Pumpkin pies are traditionally served during the fall and winter holidays.
• Pumpkin pie is a popular choice for Thanksgiving dinner.