Libbys Pumpkin Pie
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Libbys Pumpkin Pie
Description
Libbys Pumpkin Pie relies on the distinct flavor of canned pumpkin combined with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. The main ingredients are blended with eggs and evaporated milk to form the custard filling poured into an unbaked deep dish pie shell. The pie begins baking at a high temperature for fifteen minutes, then continues at a lower temperature to cook through gently until a knife inserted near the center emerges clean. This method helps achieve a smoothly set filling that maintains moisture.
The pie's flavor exhibits traditional pumpkin spice notes complemented by the creamy texture from eggs and evaporated milk, offering a familiar dessert experience. It is served after cooling and can be topped with whipped cream to add lightness.
The recipe notes that slightly reducing the evaporated milk can result in a thicker pie filling. Cooling the pie on a wire rack before refrigeration aids in proper setting and sliceability.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger pumpkin pie spice can be used in place of
- 1/4 tsp cloves pumpkin pie spice can be used in place of, ground
- pinch salt optional
- 2 egg large
- 1 oz can pumpkin not pumpkin pie mix, Libbys 100% Pure brand
- 1 oz can evaporated milk Carnation brand
- 1 pie shell 4 cup volume, unbaked, 9 inch deep dish
- Whipped Cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, then stir in pumpkin, spices, salt and sugar. Gradually stir in evaporated milk*. Pour into pie shell.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for an additional 40-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack for two hours, the refrigerate or serve. Store covered in refrigerator.
Notes
- Reducing evaporated milk to about 90% of the can volume yields a thicker, firmer pie filling.
- Allow the pie to cool for two hours on a wire rack before refrigerating or serving to help it set properly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149.46kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.61g | 8% |
| Protein | 2.18g | 4% |
| Fat | 5.29g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.67g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 32.77mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 82.47mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 28.63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.53g | 2% |
| Sugar | 15.02g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 63.08IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 10.16mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.