INGREDIENTS
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 unbaked 8-inch deep-dish pie shell
- freshly whipped cream for topping
Perfectly Spiced Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie may be an expected dessert after your holiday meal, but the sublime flavor of this sensational natural version will catch your guests by surprise.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
105 minutes
Servings
8
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Combine spices and sugar. In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir in eggs, then spice mixture. Stir in cream.
Pour into pie shell and bake for 15 minutes. Turn oven down to 350 degrees and bake until center is set, about 90 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Serve topped with whipped cream.
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