Pumpkin Pie

Carlene Thomas RDN
Carlene Thomas RDN
November 10, 2021
Thanks to a gentle, steam-filled cook in the Anova Precision Oven, this silky, spiced pumpkin pie won’t crack. Because the pie needs to chill for at least 8 hours or, ideally, overnight, it’s a great make-ahead dessert for all of your autumn gatherings. Use your favorite blind-baked pie crust, either store-bought or made from scratch. This pie works best with a thicker, more substantial crust that can hold up to the weight of the filling.
Serves
8
Prep Time
08:20
Cook Time
01:00
Pumpkin Pie
2 (1)
51
Ingredients
1 (15-oz can)
pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
½ cup
packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp
molasses
2 tsp
vanilla extract
2 tsp
ground cinnamon
1 tsp
ground ginger
½ tsp
kosher salt
¼ tsp
grated nutmeg
¼ tsp
ground cloves
⅛ tsp
ground cardamom
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 large
eggs
1 (12-oz) can
evaporated milk
1 (9-inch)
single pie crust, fully baked and cooled
Steps

1. Preheat the Oven

Rack
Sous Vide Mode: On
Steam: 100%
Temp: 185°F
Heat: Rear

2. Start Filling

In a food processor, pulse the pumpkin, brown sugar, molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and black pepper until smooth.
Start Filling

3. Add Eggs and Milk

Add the eggs and process until completely smooth. Add the evaporated milk and process again until completely smooth.
Add Eggs and Milk

4. Add to Baking Dish

Pour the filling mixture into a baking dish with at least a 4-cup capacity. Place on a sheet pan.
Add to Baking Dish

5. Cook

Rack
Transfer to the oven and cook for 1 hour.
Sous Vide Mode: On
Steam: 100%
Temp: 185°F
Heat: Rear
01:00 Timer

6. Remove Liquid

The filling will come out of the oven with a layer of liquid on top (the amount varies depending on what brand of pumpkin purée you use). Spoon off this liquid and discard. Whisk the filling until smooth.
Remove Liquid

7. Fill

Spoon the filling into the pie shell. Smooth the top with an offset spatula.
Fill

8. Chill and Serve

Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 8 hours before serving.
Chill and Serve
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