By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 8
149 cal · 65 min
Practically Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Recipe GLPRa2eedd3bf3a8b3
A classic homemade pumpkin pie with warm spices, smooth custard filling, and a perfectly flaky crust. This comforting dessert delivers rich pumpkin flavor with hints of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in every slice.
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Ingredients
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
¾ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1¾ cups pumpkin puree
2 large eggs, beaten
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
Directions
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Prepare an unbaked 9-inch pie shell and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until well combined.
Stir the pumpkin puree and beaten eggs into the spice mixture until smooth and fully incorporated.
Gradually pour the evaporated milk into the pumpkin mixture, stirring constantly until the custard filling is creamy and uniform.
Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell, distributing it evenly.
Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
Continue baking for 40 to 50 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of the pie comes out clean, indicating the custard is fully set.
Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Comments
This is a classic pumpkin pie with zero ingredient headaches—pie shell, canned pumpkin, eggs, evaporated milk, and warm spices are standard at every Charlotte grocery chain, including ALDI and Food Lion. The real cost driver is the evaporated milk (about $1–$1.50 per can) and eggs, keeping the per-serving cost under $2.50 if you use a store-brand pie shell, which is genuinely cheap for a dessert that serves eight. The stated 65 minutes undersells the work: you'll need 15–20 minutes for filling prep and spice-measuring alone, plus 50 minutes bake time, so expect closer to 75–80 minutes wall-to-wall. It's a no-fuss, hands-off bake after assembly, reheats fine for days, and lands perfectly in North Carolina's fall and winter comfort-food season when pumpkin is expected rather than novelty.
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