Perfect Pumpkin Pie
- Serves 8.
SERVES
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 cups pureed pumpkin (you may use canned)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell
- Pecan halves for garnish
Directions
Preheat oven to 450°. Beat together eggs and both sugars until light. Stir in pumpkin, spices, and salt; mix thoroughly. Stir in cream and half-and-half. Fill pastry shell with mixture. Bake the pie for 8 minutes then reduce heat to 325° and bake an additional 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is set. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean. Press pecan halves decoratively on top of warm filling. Allow pie to cool completely before cutting.
