Insanely Easy Pumpkin Pie {VIDEO}

Everyone can make homemade pumpkin pie! With a rich, spiced pumpkin filling this easy pumpkin pie recipe is packed with flavor. Use a homemade or store-bought crust, mix up the filling, and bake. —it’s that simple! Don’t forget fresh whipped cream on top! Thanksgiving pie never looked this good —or been this easy!

If you’re looking for more than the fall classic pumpkin pie recipe for your Thanksgiving table you might like my Grandpa’s Layered Pumpkin Chiffon Pie,  Upside-Down Apple Pecan Pie, Chocolate Covered Pretzel Pie, or Crustless Mini Pumpkin Pies.

Easy Pumpkin Pie

What would Thanksgiving be without a pumpkin pie? Don’t let Thanksgiving come and go without saving room for at least one or two slices of the perfect pumpkin pie.

You’ll love the ease of making this pumpkin pie that doesn’t require blind baking the crust, no cooking the filling on the stovetop, you can even skip making a homemade pie crust. Grab a frozen deep-dish pie crust, whip together the filling and in no time you’ll have the best pumpkin pie ever.

This recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, but when it’s this easy to make, why not make it year-round too? Save this recipe now, and break it out when you find yourself missing the taste of fall!

What Is Pumpkin Pie Spice?

Guess What? There’s no pumpkin in pumpkin spice! Pumpkin pie spice is just a perfect blend of warm spices that come together to make that magical spiced flavor we all love in every pumpkin dessert, specifically pumpkin pie.

While you can use it to flavor your pumpkin spice latte, pies, and other baked goods, you can also add it to pumpkin chili, sprinkle it over roasted butternut squash, spice up some whipped cream, or mix it into ice cream or yogurt— it’s such versatile spice blend which is why we see pumpkin spice “everything”.

How To Tell When Pumpkin Pie Is Done

The most terrifying part of making pies is figuring out when they are ready to come out of the oven. You don’t want a runny pie or a burnt crust, so it’s important that you take the pumpkin pie out at just the right moment.

You will know your pumpkin pie is done when a knife tip is inserted in the center and comes out wet but relatively clean. The center should be just barely jiggly and there will be just a few cracks in the filling. Don’t worry the cracks can be easily covered with a little bit of whipped cream!

Do I Need To Blind Bake The Pumpkin Pie Crust?

Put your pie crust weights away for this one, because there is no need to blind bake the crust. You will simply pour your filling into your unbaked pie crust and pop the whole thing in the oven. Both the filling and the crust will bake at the same rate, to make the whole process easy as can be.

Tips For Making The Best Homemade Pumpkin Pie

• Check the freshness of your spices – While spices don’t necessarily spoil or “go bad” they do lose their potency over time. So if you only have spices that are covered in dust and are from 5 years ago, I suggest grabbing new ones or you’ll end up with a bland pie.
• Buy the crust – No one said a good pie can’t come from a store-bought crust if you really love making a homemade crust great! But don’t feel ashamed to grab a frozen deep-dish crust at the store, it will still taste amazing!
• Cool it completely – To get those perfectly cut slices, make sure to let the pie cool completely before cutting into it. If it’s too warm the filling might spill out and create a giant mess of your pie.
• Read through the recipe slowly – The best way to make sure any recipe comes out perfect is to take your time and read carefully. We have all been there when you’re in a rush and you skim then end up missing a step or ingredient, so take your time.

How To Store Homemade Pumpkin Pie

When serving at Thanksgiving or any other event you might go to this season, it’s fine to let the pie sit on the counter at room temperature for a few hours. Once you are done serving, the Thanksgiving pie should be loosely covered and stored in the refrigerator.

You can also separate the pie into slices and store them in an airtight container.

How Long Does Pumpkin Pie Keep?

Homemade pumpkin pie is amazing leftover, so if you’re lucking enough to get away with a few extra slices don’t just throw them away. When stored properly it will last up to three to four days.

Don’t Forget To Check Out These Amazing Pie Recipes

Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie With Streusel Topping – This pie combines fall flavors in a spiced custard with a crunchy pecan streusel topping—pure autumn in every bite!

Crustless Mini Pumpkin Pies – This fall dessert packs all the flavor and texture of a delicious pumpkin pie—with the crust baked right in!

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars – All the goodness of pecan pie, plus a layer of chocolate, turned into an easy-to-eat bar you can pick up and enjoy.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie – This pie, with layers of graham cracker, peanut butter filling, and chocolate, is a dream come true for chocolate and peanut butter lovers!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie – The perfect fall treat, with creamy cheesecake and spiced pumpkin in every bite!

This Homemade Pumpkin Pie is a breeze to make and packed with delicious fall flavors. Add some pie crust cookies on top, and you’ve got a dessert everyone will love!

Tools used to make this easy pumpkin pie

9″ Pie Dish

This classic pie dish is the perfect size to make any deep-dish pie. It’s a classic dish that I could never go without!

Canned Pumpkin

When gathering your ingredients make sure to get canned pure pumpkin NOT pumpkin pie filling!

Homemade Vanilla

I love making my own vanilla as a cheaper way to always have plenty of vanilla on hand.

Originally published in November 2019, and updated in 2024 with no changes made to the recipe.