Homemade Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Pecan Crust

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A classic pumpkin pie filling nestled in a buttery pecan crust infused with warm spices for a seasonal dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, ground pecans, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup ground pecans
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 3-4 tbsp ice water
• 15 oz can pumpkin puree
• 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt (for filling)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup ground pecans, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, and 1/4 tsp salt until combined. Add 8 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Add 3-4 tbsp ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, pulsing after each addition until dough just comes together. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out chilled dough on floured surface into a 12-inch circle and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and flute edges.
4. Step 4: In a large bowl, whisk together 15 oz pumpkin puree, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth.
5. Step 5: Pour pumpkin filling into prepared crust and bake for 50-55 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Cool completely before serving.