Description
Joanna Gaines’ pumpkin pie recipe delivers classic autumn comfort with rich, creamy spices from her Magnolia Table cookbook. Home bakers can easily craft this nostalgic dessert that celebrates seasonal warmth and family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought, deep dish, unbaked)
- 1 15-oz (425 g) canned pumpkin or fresh pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 12-oz (340 ml) evaporated milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F, creating an ideal baking environment for a perfectly textured pumpkin pie.
- Mixing Base: Whisk eggs and canned pumpkin in a large bowl until smooth, then incorporate the spice blend of granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves, ensuring a thorough and even distribution of warming flavors.
- Creating Filling: Gradually blend evaporated milk into the spiced pumpkin mixture, stirring continuously to develop a silky, uniform consistency that will form the pie’s luxurious interior.
- Crust Formation: Gently position the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing carefully to line the bottom and sides, then pour the spiced pumpkin mixture, leaving a small buffer to prevent overflow.
- Initial Baking: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake at 220°C/425°F for 15 minutes to establish a crisp crust foundation.
- Final Baking: Reduce oven temperature to 175°C/350°F and continue baking for 40-50 minutes, monitoring for a set center with a subtle jiggle when gently shaken.
- Doneness Check: Confirm pie is fully baked by inserting a knife near the center – it should emerge clean without any wet filling.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack, allowing flavors to meld and settle, then garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a caramel pecan drizzle for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Oven temperature dramatically impacts pie texture, so use an accurate thermometer for best results.
- Whisk with Care: Blend pumpkin and eggs thoroughly to prevent lumpy filling and ensure smooth, creamy consistency.
- Spice Balance: Freshly ground spices enhance flavor complexity; consider toasting whole spices before grinding for deeper taste profile.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow pie to rest completely at room temperature to help filling set properly and prevent cracks in the surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg