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Pumpkin Pie

There’s nothing quite like a homemade pumpkin pie - especially when it’s made from a real pumpkin! This cozy recipe shows you how to roast your own mini pumpkin, make fresh purée, and bake it into a smooth, perfectly spiced fall pie.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 Slices
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 1 small sugar or pie pumpkin for purée — yields 1–1½ cups
  • ¾ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1½ –2 tsp pumpkin pie spice to taste
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust homemade or store-bought — or graham/gluten-free crust alternative

Method
 

  1. Instructions
  2. Make the pumpkin purée:
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds and stringy bits. Place the halves cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 35–45 minutes, or until fork-tender. Cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh and purée until smooth. If it’s watery, strain with paper towels or cheesecloth. You should have about 1–1½ cups of purée.
  4. Make the filling:
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, coconut sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Prepare the crust:
  7. Place your unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the pumpkin filling evenly into the crust.
  8. Bake the pie:
  9. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is mostly set (a little jiggle is okay).
  10. Cool and serve:
  11. Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. Top with whipped cream or coconut cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
  12. Enjoy your homemade pumpkin pie — made completely from scratch!

Notes

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