Cayenne Spiced Pumpkin Pie

The traditional, with extra life!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings slices

Calories 310kcal

Ingredients

1 can pumpkin puree 15 ounce can
2 eggs beaten
1 cup milk
1 cup light cream
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder adjust up or down as you prefer (milder/hotter) See notes.
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 unbaked pie crust unbaked

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients (except pie crust) and mix until thoroughly combined.
Pour the mix into the pie shell and bake for 10 minutes at 450 degrees. Then lower heat to 350 degrees and continue baking for approximately 50 more minutes.
Remove pie from heat, and allow it to cool for 5 mnutes prior to serving.

Notes

Adjust the amount of cayenne to your liking. This recipe as it stands (1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder) provides a warming spiciness to the pumpkin pie that's not overwhelming.

If you're baking for a family/holiday meal where there's a wide variety of heat tolerances at the table, we recommend sticking with this amount. Or if there's concern, just a pinch of cayenne will add a light tickle.

More adventurous eaters: 1/2 teaspoon adds a notable spicy bite. This level (or higher) is not recommended for family gatherings (unless the table is full of chiliheads.)

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