how to make pumpkin pie

Here is a straightforward way to make pumpkin pie: Ingredients:

• 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 large eggs
• 15 oz canned pumpkin or fresh pumpkin puree
• 12 oz evaporated milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and pumpkin together.
3. In a separate bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves; mix into pumpkin mixture.
4. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
5. Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
6. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes.
7. Reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for 40-50 more minutes until the pie is set but the center has a slight jiggle.
8. Cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

This recipe produces a classic, well-spiced pumpkin pie with a creamy texture and a perfectly baked crust.