Pumpkin Pie Filling

“This cozy pumpkin pie filling is creamy, spiced just right, and perfect for an all butter crust. It’s quick to mix and ready to fill your pie shell!”

Difficulty

Intermediate

Yield

Filling for 1 pie

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin puree1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup heavy cream1 egg, lightly beaten1 recipe perfect all butter pie dough

Equipment

Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsBowls various sizesWhiskSpatula

Gather your mise en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Measure and combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a small bowl.

In a medium bowl, mix pumpkin To blend, grind or mash food until it is a thick, smooth, lump-free consistency.puree with the spices and sugar.

Stir in the cream and beaten egg until smooth.

Pour into the prepared pie shell.

Bake for 40 – 45 minutes until the filling is set (a knife inserted near the center should come out clean). Cool at least 15 minutes before serving.