Description

This gluten-free pumpkin pie features a flaky crust and silky, spiced pumpkin filling—perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday baking.

Ingredients

For the gluten-free pie crust:

1¼ cups gluten-free flour blend (such as Cup4Cup, with xanthan gum)

1 tablespoon sugar

½ teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed

2 tablespoons sour cream

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

2–4 tablespoons ice water

For the pumpkin filling:

1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree

¾ cup light brown sugar, packed

1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

¾ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon salt

2 large eggs, room temperature

¾ cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add sour cream, vinegar, and ice water, mixing just until dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a baking sheet in the oven to preheat.

Prepare the Crust: Roll out chilled dough and place into a 9-inch metal pie pan. Crimp edges and freeze for 15 minutes.

Make the Filling: In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, spices, and salt. Beat in eggs, then stir in heavy cream until smooth.

Assemble & Bake: Pour filling into chilled crust. Place pie on the preheated baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake an additional 40–50 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.

Cool: Remove and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup for a deeper, earthy sweetness.

For dairy-free: use full-fat coconut milk and vegan butter.

To prevent sogginess, use a metal pie pan and preheated baking sheet.

Make the crust dough ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 month.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
Category: Dessert, Pie, Holiday
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American