Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter
• 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until combined.
3. Whisk in eggs, evaporated milk, and melted butter until well combined.
4. Pour mixture into unbaked pie crust.
5. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake for an additional 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin pie is a traditional Thanksgiving dessert.
• The first recipe for pumpkin pie was published in 1796 in the book American Cookery by Amelia Simmons.
• Pumpkin pie is made with a combination of canned pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, and spices.
• Pumpkin pie is a type of custard pie, meaning it has a creamy filling made with eggs and milk.