Classic American Pumpkin Pie
Silky, spiced pumpkin custard in a crisp pastry case, the Thanksgiving table centrepiece.
- Time2 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.65 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the flour, butter and caster sugar to crumbs. Mix in the water to make a dough, wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) with a baking tray inside. Roll out the pastry and line a 23 cm deep pie dish. Crimp the edge and prick the base.
- 3
Line with paper and beans and bake on the hot tray for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans, bake 5 minutes more.
20 min - 4
Whisk the pumpkin, eggs, yolk, brown sugar, spices, salt, evaporated milk and vanilla until smooth.
- 5
Turn the oven down to 180°C (160°C fan). Pour the filling into the hot case and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until set at the edges with a gentle wobble in the middle.
43 min 20 s - 6
Cool to room temperature, then chill if you like. Serve with whipped cream.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
