Indulge in the flavors of fall with this homemade pumpkin pie made from fresh sugar pumpkins. This recipe combines the sweetness of fresh pumpkin with warm spices and a flaky crust for a decadent dessert that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh sugar pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 pie crust
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh sugar pumpkin puree, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Beat in the eggs and evaporated milk until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Fresh sugar pumpkins are smaller and sweeter than traditional carving pumpkins, making them ideal for baking.
Pumpkin pie has been a traditional American dessert since the early colonial days.
The spices in pumpkin pie, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, were originally used to cover up the taste of spoiled milk.