Yield: filling for 2 pies

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Filling

pumpkin pie made with pie crust with shortening
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 can pumpkin (29 oz.) or 3 1/2 cups homemade pumpkin puree
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 2 cans evaporated milk (12 oz.)

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly combine all ingredients.
  2. Pour into two unbaked pastry shells.
  3. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking for 35-45 minutes until a knife inserted into the center of the pie comes out clean. Cool before serving.

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