for the gingersnap crust
- 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cups gingersnap crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
for the pumpkin pie
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (12 fl. oz.) evaporated milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine all the ingredients for the crust in a large bowl and stir to combine. The crust will be crumbly, but hold its shape when pressed. Pour the crust into a 9-inch pie dish and spread out evenly to coat the bottoms and sides, packing the crust in. Use a measuring cup, small bowl, or another pie tin to really pack the crust in and smooth it out along all edges of the pie tin. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the granulated sugar, spices and salt. Add the eggs and pumpkin puree and whisk until combined. Slowly drizzle in the evaporated milk, whisking until homogenous.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie dish and bake at 350°F for about 50 minutes, or until the pie is set, but still a little wobbly in the middle. Allow to cool completely before serving with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream.