Are you prepared for an #AmbitiousThanksgiving?! I’ve TONS of apps, sides, mains & desserts from through the years that you’ll find right here, plus a lot extra coming your method within the subsequent few weeks. This wonderful wholesome pumpkin pie recipe is actually one in every of my absolute favorites to make yr after yr.
In case you didn’t know that pumpkin pie is one in every of my very favourite pies, properly now you do. I LOVE a extremely good, creamy pumpkin pie and I’m 100% certain that you simply don’t want a can of condensed milk to make it completely EPIC. This recipe has a number of particular elements that lighten it up from conventional pumpkin pie, however I promise it tastes identical to the true deal indulgent pie you understand and love.
I’ve included loads of methods to customise and make this pumpkin pie your personal, plus straightforward ideas for making it forward of time and even freezing it! Save time on Thanksgiving day and prepare on your friends to swoon over this unbelievable fall dessert.
FREE Pumpkin Recipe E-Guide
Join under and get a FREE printable e-book with my finest candy and savory pumpkin recipes straight to your inbox!
Substances in wholesome pumpkin pie
This recipe is a lightened up model of conventional pumpkin pie and I’ve made it roughly 20 instances over the previous few years; every time I get rave evaluations about how scrumptious and creamy it’s. Listed here are the elements you’ll want:
- Pumpkin puree: use an all pure, pure pumpkin puree for the final word pumpkin taste. You too can make your personal selfmade pumpkin puree utilizing this tutorial.
- Eggs: you’ll want 3 eggs to provide the filling the right texture.
- Pure maple syrup: we’re naturally sweetening this wholesome pumpkin pie with a little bit of pure maple syrup.
- Coconut sugar: I like to make use of coconut sugar for added sweetness and a scrumptious, wealthy taste. Be aware that it’ll make the filling a bit darker. You too can use natural cane sugar.
- Almond milk: be happy to make use of any milk you need. I prefer to hold this pumpkin pie dairy free with unsweetened almond milk.
- Vanilla extract: for a bit taste enhance.
- Selfmade pumpkin pie spices: we’re utilizing cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice for the right quantity of pumpkin spice taste.
What makes this pumpkin pie recipe wholesome?
Sure, this pumpkin pie is made with some better-for-you elements than the standard model, however I promise it’s simply nearly as good because the pumpkin pie you’re used to from good outdated Baker’s Sq. (please inform me you understand what that’s!)
- It’s naturally sweetened: this recipe requires only a tiny little bit of each pure maple syrup and coconut sugar (or common sugar) as a substitute of a lot of refined sugar. You might be welcome to make use of common sugar should you’d like.
- It’s dairy free: we’re not utilizing any condensed milk, which is principally common milk that has had the water eliminated and infrequently has sugar added to it. It’s utilized in many thick pie fillings to sweeten and provides the pie texture. As a substitute, you’ll simply want a little bit of dairy free milk! I like to make use of unsweetened almond milk.
- It makes use of pure pumpkin: as a substitute of choosing a canned pumpkin pie filling, we’re making a selfmade filling with pure pumpkin puree (keep in mind to make your personal with the following pointers!) and a mix of LOTS of scrumptious spices.
Select your crust
My selfmade all butter pie crust is SO scrumptious and simpler to make than you assume! Nonetheless, you too can be happy to make use of your favourite store-bought pie crust as properly.
Alternatively, you possibly can completely make this pumpkin pie with none crust. I’ve examined it and it comes out excellent each time. Simply pour it right into a greased pie pan and bake as directed. It is a nice possibility should you’re feeling lazy and don’t need to make a crust, or should you simply choose a crustless pie.
Strive a gluten free and paleo possibility
In case you’re searching for a gluten free pumpkin pie, attempt making my paleo pumpkin pie bars. They’re SO good, straightforward to make, and the crust is made with each almond flour and coconut flour to maintain the bars gluten free, grain free, and paleo-friendly. YUM.
Alternatively, you may make this pumpkin pie with none crust. I’ve examined it and it comes out excellent each time. Simply pour it right into a greased pie pan and bake as directed. It is a nice possibility should you’re feeling lazy and don’t need to make a crust, or should you simply choose a crustless pie.
Can I make the filling forward of time?
Sure! Merely combine the pumpkin pie filling collectively and place it in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 4-5 days earlier than including it to your pie crust and baking it. It’s such an effective way to save lots of time earlier than Thanksgiving.
Find out how to retailer selfmade wholesome pumpkin pie
As soon as your pumpkin pie is totally cooled, wrap it or place slices into hermetic containers and retailer it within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days. Take pleasure in straight from the fridge with some whipped cream, in fact!
Are you able to freeze pumpkin pie?
Sure! To freeze selfmade pumpkin pie merely let it cool fully, wrap it up properly and freeze it for as much as 1 month. Earlier than serving let the pumpkin pie thaw within the fridge in a single day. I may additionally recommend baking it in an aluminum pie dish so that you simply don’t must freeze your good pie pan.
Watch me make this wholesome pumpkin pie recipe
Extra Thanksgiving desserts to attempt
Get extra scrumptious dessert concepts right here, and all of our Thanksgiving recipes right here!
I hope you’re keen on this wholesome pumpkin pie recipe! In case you make it, be sure you depart a remark & ranking under in order that I understand how you favored it. Take pleasure in, xoxo!
Greatest Ever Wholesome Pumpkin Pie
Creamy, wholesome pumpkin pie from scratch that naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. This easy-to-make pumpkin pie recipe will knock your socks off! Serve with dairy free or common ice cream, or a bit whipped cream for a deal with.
Substances
- 1 pie crust
- For the pumpkin filling:
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar (or natural cane sugar)
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (any milk will work)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon floor ginger
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
-
Make pie crust as directed.
-
Preheat oven to 350 levels F.
-
Make the filling: In a big bowl, add the pumpkin puree, eggs, pure maple syrup, coconut sugar (or common sugar) almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, floor ginger, allspice and salt. Combine till properly mixed and fully clean. Pour into pie pan.
-
Bake for 50-60 minutes till filling is now not jiggly. Examine pie after each 20 minutes to verify crust is not burning. Whether it is getting a bit too golden brown, merely cowl pie edges with foil or a pie protect.
-
Enable pie to chill for not less than an hour earlier than serving. Pie must be saved in fridge as soon as fully cool. Prime with whipped cream or ice cream. Retailer pie in fridge. Serves 9.
Recipe Notes
In case you make this with coconut sugar, the pie filling will seemingly end up a bit darker, however nonetheless work completely and be extremely scrumptious.
You may completely make this pumpkin pie with none crust. I’ve examined it and it comes out excellent each time. Simply pour it right into a greased pie pan and bake as directed. It is a nice possibility should you’re feeling lazy and do not need to make a crust, or should you simply choose a crustless pie.
See the total put up for simple methods to retailer, freeze, and make the pie forward of time!
Diet
Serving: 1sliceEnergy: 229calCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4.6gFats: 11.9gSaturated Fats: 6.7gFiber: 2.8gSugar: 13.3g
This put up was initially printed on November 2nd, 2018, republished on November 14th, 2023, and republished on November eleventh, 2023.
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Formidable Kitchen | Pictures by: Eat Love Eats
