Description
A rich and creamy pumpkin pie made extra special with a secret ingredient that enhances flavor and texture, perfect for holidays and cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (secret ingredient)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt, mixing well.
- Pour the pumpkin filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Place the pie on the center rack and bake for 50-55 minutes until the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before slicing.
- Chill for at least 2 hours for best texture and flavor.
Notes
The maple syrup adds depth and natural sweetness. Allow the pie to fully cool for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: pumpkin pie, secret ingredient, dessert, holiday baking, fall recipe