Classic Pumpkin Pie Bake (Print-Friendly Version)

Luscious spiced pumpkin filling set in a flaky cinnamon-scented crust. The ideal treat for autumn celebrations.

# Ingredients List:

→ Filling

01 - 165 g brown sugar
02 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
04 - 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 2 large eggs, beaten
06 - 415 g pumpkin puree (or one 425 g can)
07 - 355 ml evaporated milk

→ Crust

08 - Pie dough for one 23 cm deep-dish shell
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, to be incorporated into the dough

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 220°C. Roll out the pie dough and fit into a 23 cm deep-dish pie tin. Do not pre-bake the shell.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend together brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
03 - Stir pumpkin puree and beaten eggs into the spiced sugar mixture until smooth.
04 - Gradually mix in evaporated milk, whisking until filling is fully homogenized.
05 - Pour the pumpkin filling evenly into the prepared pie shell.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven at 220°C for 15 minutes.
07 - Reduce oven temperature to 175°C and continue baking for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the centre emerges clean.
08 - Transfer pie to a wire rack and cool for at least 5 minutes. Serve warm as desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For an enhanced crust flavor, blend cinnamon into your pie dough before shaping and baking.