Vanilla Pumpkin Pie

This has become a family favorite each year at Thanksgiving. I usually substitute 1/4 tsp. maple extract for some of the vanilla, and put in a whole vanilla bean if I have one and I kick up the spices a bit with a bit of nutmeg and more cinnamon. In my experience, even people who don't like pumpkin pie love this one.

These are a few changes I made but it was an aazing pie! 2tbl vanilla, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 cup sugar, condensed milk instead of evaporated, added a little extra pumpkin(homemade puree)

Excellent pie! I brought to Thanksgiving dinner and everyone enjoyed it, nothing to change here! :)

We love this pie. Not really into the real spicy pies. I made pie as is and it was real good. Decided to put my own twist on this. Changes I made: 1/4 brown sugar and 2/4 white sugar. Also used 6 oz evap milk and 6 oz 1/2 and 1/2. 2 t cinn. 2 t vanilla, 1/4 t ginger and a dash of nutmeg. Like I said...pie is good as is, this is just my families personal likings. Will try with fresh pumpkin next time.

I really liked this pie. I found the vanilla seemed to give the pie a mild flavor. will make again!

You have to adjust the sugar/vanilla level according to what kind of filling you use, and according to your taste. When using "pumpkin pie filling", you can leave the recipe as it is or reduce the sweetness. If using "pure pumpkin filling" or fresh pumpkin, you might want to add more sugar/vanilla or spices. Just do a taste test before baking. I think that the recipe, as written, is best for "pumpkin pie filling". Also, I baked the pie in a water bath and with foil around the rim to prevent burning, and used the recipe "Best Ever Pie Crust" for the crust.

You have to adjust the sugar/vanilla level according to what kind of filling you use, and according to your taste. When using "pumpkin pie filling", you can leave the recipe as it is or reduce the sweetness. If using "pure pumpkin filling" or fresh pumpkin, you might want to add more sugar/vanilla or spices. Just do a taste test before baking. I think that the recipe, as written, is best for "pumpkin pie filling". Also, I baked the pie in a water bath and with foil around the rim to prevent burning, and used the recipe "Best Ever Pie Crust" for the crust.