My Perfect-Every-Time Pumpkin Pie

Step 1

In the meantime, preheat to 350F with the rack in the lower half of the oven.

Step 2

Cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds. Place cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake 1 hour. Let cool. Remove skin.

Step 3

Prepare your pie dish with the store bought crust. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Step 4

Add the pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt to a food processor and process for 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the puree to a saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until heated through, ~5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the half-and-half and maple syrup. Whisk until incorporated. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until incorporated.

Step 8

Add the pumpkin mixture to your prepared pie dish.

Step 9

Bake ~1 hour, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool 1 hour...be patient, this is the hardest part!