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By Shawn Williams
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Nov 24, 2022, Updated Oct 18, 2023
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Pumpkin pie has been a Thanksgiving obsession of mine for as long as I can remember. I’m OBSESSED. Thanksgiving is NOT Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie. It’s non-negotiable in my eyes.
Rich pumpkin puree on a soft crust with a dollop of delicious whipped cream (and maybe some homemade cinnamon ice cream). There’s no other way. Now, I make my recipe exactly as my mom has always made it, but my only special twist is I make my pumpkin pie in a cast iron skillet. Because this is my blog and I do everything in a cast iron skillet.
If you’re looking for more delicious skillet desserts, try my best skillet apple crisp recipe or my skillet strawberry cobbler or blueberry cobbler. If you’re a chocolate lover, don’t miss out on my giant warm skillet cookie.
Table of Contents
- Premade Pie Crust and Canned Pumpkin
- How to Make Skillet Pumpkin Pie
- More Skillet Desserts
- Skillet Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Premade Pie Crust and Canned Pumpkin
I always use premade frozen pie crust. It’s just so much easier and cuts out a lot of extra work and aggravation. If you’re ambitious and dough-worthy you can absolutely make your own. Be sure to adequately thaw frozen crust before trying to unfold or roll out, otherwise, it will split, crack, break, you name it.
As for the pumpkin filling, some like to make the filling from scratch with real fresh pumpkin but I always opt for Libby’s brand canned pumpkin. It’s silky smooth and delicious and makes this recipe come together in 15 minutes. It may be the easiest pie to make in the entire world.
How to Make Skillet Pumpkin Pie
For most pies, you’ll need to use an 8-10 inch skillet. Anything larger and your pie will be too thin. Your pie crust won’t extend all the way up the walls of the skillet, shoot for about 2 inches up the side of the skillet from the bottom, including the pinched crust. You should always give the crust a quick roll out of the packaging. This will soften the crust and also make it a little larger.
Grease the skillet well with cooking spray, lay the crust, and crimp the edges using your thumb and index finger. Fill with pumpkin pie filling and bake. P.S. Don’t forget to save yourself (or me) an extra slice for breakfast. This is the best part.
More Skillet Desserts
Blueberry Cobbler With Almond Frosting
Skillet Apple Crisp Recipe
Skillet Cookie Recipe
Skillet Strawberry Cobbler Recipe
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5 from 1 vote
Skillet Pumpkin Pie Recipe
By: Shawn Williams
Servings: 8
Prep: 15 minutes mins
Cook: 50 minutes mins
Total: 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
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My mother’s ‘famous’ recipe for skillet pumpkin pie, made in a cast iron skillet.
Ingredients
- 1 can, 15 ounces 100% Pure Pumpkin (I use LIBBY’S)
- 1 can, 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 10 inch unbaked pie crust, fully thawed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and clove in a small bowl. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in pumpkin purée and sugar-spiced mixture. Slowly stir in evaporated milk, mixing as you go. I like to use a rubber spatula.
Line a greased 8-10 inch cast iron skillet with a pie crust, crimping the outer edges at the top with your thumb and index finger. You may need to fold down the top 1/2 inch. THis will also give you extra dough to work with. Pour in the pie mixture.
Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F nd bake for an additional 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool on the stove top for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
This recipe can also be made in a standard pie dish as is.
Be sure to adequately thaw frozen crust before trying to unfold or roll out, otherwise, it will split, crack, break, you name it.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 38.1gProtein: 6.3gFat: 12.2gSaturated Fat: 4.2gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 329mgFiber: 2.3gSugar: 24.9g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Recipe credit: LIBBY’S Famous Pumpkin Pie.
