Creamy Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 large eggs
• 1 can (12 fluid ounces) evaporated milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves. Mix until well blended.
3. Add eggs and evaporated milk; mix until smooth.
4. Pour into pie crust.
5. Bake for 15 minutes.
6. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F; bake an additional 40 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours.
8. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin pies are a traditional Thanksgiving dessert.
• Pumpkin is a type of winter squash.
• Pumpkin pies are a great source of Vitamin A and fiber.