Pumpkin Pie

A straightforward, standard pumpkin pie recipe with absolutely no frills. Simple goodness and a treat we always looked forward to at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Pumpkin for pumpkin pie

  • 1-1/2 cups cooked or canned pumpkin
  • 2/3 cups brown sugar
  • 1 t cinnamon
  • 1/2 t ginger
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup cream or evaporated milk
  • 1 unbaked pie crust

Mix together all ingredients.

Pour into pie shell and bake 10 minutes at 450F. Lower heat to 300F and bake for another 45 minutes.

Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.