Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Recipe

This Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Recipe is a great traditional holiday dessert.  The pumpkin in so rich, and great with a dollop of whipped cream.  Perfect for the end of a filling Turkey dinner.

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Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Pumpkin (canned or puree)
• 2 Tbsp. Butter, melted
• 2 Eggs
• 2/3 Cup Brown Sugar
• 1 1/4 Cups Half & Half (or Whole Milk)
• Pinch Salt
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. Ground Cloves
• 1/4 tsp. Ground Ginger
• 1/2 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
• 9” pie crust
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Directions:

1. Place the pumpkin in a bowl, and add 2 Tbsp. of melted butter stirring well.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs well.  Then, beat in brown sugar, milk, salt, and spices until thoroughly blended.  Add in the pumpkin mixture, and mix well.
3. Pour into the pie crust and make sure to use the center rack in the oven at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes.  Then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake an additional 30 to 40 minutes until the filling is firm.
4. Cool before serving.  Best with whipped cream.

Whipped Cream Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Heavy Cream
• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• 1/4 Cup Sugar

Directions:

Use an electric mixer to whip the cream until almost stiff.  Add in the vanilla and sugar; beating it until the cream holds peaks.

And Enjoy!