The Perfect Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie

By Amanda Roland | November 25, 2025
Homemade Pumpkin Pie

There is nothing like classic pumpkin pie. Try this easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie recipe for your Thanksgiving festivities!

Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree or 15 ounces of homemade pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/4 cups half and half
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 415° F. Combine all filling ingredients in a large bowl and stir until a smooth filling forms. Pour the filling into a premade (or homemade) pie crust, and transfer the pie to the oven.
  • Bake the pie at 415° F for 17 minutes, then turn down the oven to 350° F and bake for another 40-45 minutes until the pie is set.
  • Let the pie cool for a few hours. Serve after cooling or store in the fridge. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon!

Optional Add-Ins:

  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of bourbon to the filling for a warm kick
  • Mix in chopped pecans into the filling for a pecan/pumpkin pie hybrid
  • When the pie is done, sprinkle on a thin layer of white sugar on top of the pie. Using a kitchen-safe torch, melt the sugar on top until it is caramelized to make pumpkin pie brûlée!
  • Whip fresh whipping cream with a touch of sugar for a classic whipped cream topping

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