There is nothing like a homemade pumpkin pie to share with family and friends. Learning the proper steps on how to make pumpkin pie from scratch is well worth the effort, for no shortcut method can match the flavor and texture of homemade pumpkin pie.
Described below are the necessary steps for making a traditional pumpkin pie from scratch using homemade pumpkin puree (rather than using canned pumpkin puree or a pumpkin pie mix). The homemade puree can be used for preparing most any pumpkin dessert recipe, as well as in pumpkin cakes, pumpkin bars, and pumpkin bread recipes calling for fresh or canned pumpkin puree is an ingredient.