Betty's All-Time Favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe

[writerlady45]

Hi Betty! I just wanted you to know, you are my favorite how-to cook on YouTube. :) Thank you for all of your great recipes!!

[3344utube]

Betty-Thanks,good video. i'll use your instructions. the top layer of my pie gets dry so i'll cover it and see if that helps.

the one i did yesterday looked a tiny bit curdled .any idea about what i did wrong? it tasted good and i mixed it well so it's oven temperature maybe?

[bettyskitchen]

@3344utube Yes, it was probably oven temperature, if the flavor was right and it was well-mixed.

--Betty :)

[iheartfrappuccinos]

Hey Betty . I was just wondering if i wanted to use pumpkin pie spice , how much would i use ? And i wouldn't need to include the cinnamon right ? Answer back soon ~ Thanks (;

[bettyskitchen]

@iheartfrappuccinos Just use equal amounts of nutmeg and ginger (to add up to the original spices) and it will taste great!

--Betty  :)

[MommyNiMatty]

hello betty, ill be making this for my husband. he's requesting this kind of pie. here in our country, we don't have pumpkin in can, so, what do you suggest, can i steam the slice pumpkin and puree it with a food processor? no need to add water or salt or anything else? thanks.

[bettyskitchen]

@MommyNiMatty Exactly! Just cook the pumpkin until it is nice and soft. Peel and drain and chunk it up. Blend until you get pureed pumpkin. You may add a little salt, but that's not necessary.

--Betty :)

[MommyNiMatty]

@bettyskitchen thank yo very much :) im asking questions so that i wont make mistake in baking these dishes thus it will taste good with your recipe. thanks again. :)

[LThould]

Hi Betty.

Just wanted to say thank you for posting this video.  My wife baked your pumpkin pie a few days ago and it was VERY tasty.

Keep up the great work.

[TianTianYouNi]

Hi betty, could you tell me how long before you remove the foil off the pie crust and when you remove the large piece of foil?

[bettyskitchen]

@TianTianYouNi You will be fine if you leave them in place throughout the whole baking process. If the pie or the crust is not brown enough when you take the foil off, just leave it in the oven for an extra 5 minutes.

--Betty :)

[ashleybunify]

Thanks for this great recipe Betty. Can I cook this with pre-baked pie crust? If so will the cooking time change? We don't celebrate thanksgiving in England but that doesn't stop me from trying out your great recipe :)

[bettyskitchen]

@ashleybunify Yes, you may use a pre-baked pie crust. It will not change the cooking time, but for any pie that bakes this long, it is a good idea to put some aluminum foil around the edges, to be taken off near the end of baking.

--Bettty :)

[KsCherryB]

Wow betty, gorgeous recipe! I am making my very first pumpkin pie this thanksgiving and look forward to you being there in the kitchen teaching me every step along the way ( on laptop lol :D ) Thankyou so much for sharing this with us, have a happy turkey day!

[ProgrammingNewbie]

Betty you are awesome, now my girlfriend will think I am tha man! :-)

[meriemmazen]

Hey Betty, I tried this recipe along with your pie crust recipe. The final product was absolutely delicious and rich. Thank you for making easy recipes for beginners like me :)

[Louise4251]

Dear Betty, I love this recipe. I'm gonna make this one day. One question, how long do these keep cause my family and I might not be able to finish it in one day.

[bettyskitchen]

@Louise4251 If you refrigerate it, you could eat on it up to a week. If you freeze it, you may keep it (well-wrapped) for a month or so. You might want to slice it and get out a slice or two at a time and thaw them.

--Betty :)

[CrazyCouponGuy]

Looks DELICIOUS! I may have to try this recipe!

[bloodmoney967]

This is really good! Awesome video :)

[duchesspark2011]

i dont see how some people have never had pumpkin pie before its surprising

[EvaLily101]

@duchesspark2011 In some countries, like France for example, American traditions are just that: American. We're not very big on them ;)

[Cheerbabeforeverable]

ive never had pumpkin pie before, but it seems really good!

my daddy wants to try it too so im planning to make it on his birthday using this recipe... wish me luck!!!!

[bettyskitchen]

@Cheerbabeforeverable I hope your pumpkin pie turns out great! Thanks for your sweet comment!

--Betty  :)

[jimmyho315]

Betty, i'm going to make pumpkin tarts for Canadian Thanksgiving tomorrow! Thanks for the video :)

[bettyskitchen]

@jimmyho315 That's great! I hope you enjoy the tarts!

--Betty :)

[kcirish]

Oh and at what point during the cooking should you remove the aluminium foil from the sides and top?

[bettyskitchen]

@kcirish I actually usually leave them on the entire time, and the crust still gets golden brown. You can check when the pie is almost done, and if the crust looks pale, take the foil off. Otherwise, it can stay the whole time.

--Betty :)

[kcirish]

I live in Dublin, Ireland and have never tasted pumpkin pie as its not something thats popular here. You would only see a pumpkin (a whole one) at halloween and even than, they are not used as food, just to cut a face out on them and put in the window. Getting tinned (canned) pumpkin is next to impossible here. I think Im just going to have to get a tin of it shipped over to me so I can make this pie. You make it look so wonderful Betty. P.S, I could listen to your accent all day :)

[bettyskitchen]

@kcirish Thanks for your sweet comment! You can take a pumpkin and peel it, cut it into chunks, and boil it in water until tender to replace the canned pumpkin, if you like--I know you will have to wait until it's close to Halloween!

--Betty :)

[kcirish]

@bettyskitchen I did the impossible, I found canned (tinned) pumpkin in Dublin. I think only one store in the whole city stock it. I had to pay $3.60 for one can of it but I dont care haha, Im all ready and Im making your pie tomorrow. Wish me luck :)

[bettyskitchen]

@kcirish I'm glad you found the canned pumpkin!  Good luck on your pie. I hope you love it!

--Betty :)

[MiFFiL]

@kcirish You can also use butternut squash instead of a pumpkin. Very close to a pumpkin.

[jumpinjacksflash]

hi betty my question is at what point did you remove the both foils?

[bettyskitchen]

@jumpinjacksflash It usually is at the end. The crust will still get brown.

--Betty :)

[HeartzGurl101]

Hi Betty, Can u drink condensed milk alone?

[sjoepa]

Today i try yoyu Pumpkin Pie, Betty.

it looks good and smell great :-)

I want to use it tomoro, can you tell me how to keep the Pie?

in the fridge or outside the fridge?

[2010moonangel]

This pie was great!! I used sweet potato not pumpkin and it was a hit!! I will try the pumpkin next. Thank You !!

[ideagirlconsulting]

posting this with recipe for pie crust. yummy

[DrJennyGyn]

The use of condensed milk here seems so much better than the usual 1/2 cup of sugar plus 1 cup of thick creme. Probably less drippy (and less fatty too). Will try this recipe tomorrow night. Thanks, Betty.

[DrJennyGyn]

The use of condensed milk here seems so much better than the usual 1/2 cup of sugar plus 1 cup of thick creme. Probably less drippy (and less fatty too). Will try this recipe tomorrow night. Thanks, Betty.

[Beth5171]

Thanks for sharing Betty! I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks amazing.

[Goraiou46732]

This helps a lot. Hopefully, the crust for mine will be crispy instead of soggy this time around.

[KCommando]

Thanks for the recipe, ill let u know how it turns out even though i messed up the tablespoon with the teaspoons, also i started baking it without the eggs, but then had to remix the filling and put it into another pie crush, good thing they were 2 in a pack

[Evelyn40420]

I finally find your pumpkin pie recipe. The ingredients used are the same as in mine, except that I use cream instead of condensed milk. Yet the condensed milk sounds like an excellent variation tip, i´ll try it this time and will let you know about the results.

[narutojose2]

Just ate lasagna with potato rice and green beans and for desert Pumpkin pie mhm that was some good o'l eatin!!!

[sjoepa]

Hi Betty.

The Pumpkin in can that you use... is that mashed pumpkin?

an when it is, is it salted?

IN The Netherlands we only have fresh Pumpkin, so i have to mashed it up myself :-)

Greetz,

Paul

[bettyskitchen]

@sjoepa The canned pumpkin is mashed and salted. You may cook fresh pumpkin until tender, putting some salt in the water. Drain and mash and then continue with the recipe.

--Betty :)

[MrRosas12]

mmmmm hmmmmm hm. oh betty you make a mean pumpkin pie

[noorrulespll]

I've never made pumpkin pie before, I haven't even ever made a pie before. So, like are there any tips you'ld give, because I am going to try to make this when we have people over, and the last thing I want to do is screw up. And I can't really test it out because my mom says I can only make it once (she isn't a fan of pie) so like.....any tips that would help?

[bettyskitchen]

@noorrulespll This is a good recipe to follow--and easy, too. The biggest thing to watch out for is to make sure the pie doesn't burn on top or on the outer crust before it is done. You can put a sheet of aluminum foil on the top rack of your oven, and you can cover the outer crust with foil, curving in around and squeezing it together. You can remove the foil when the pie is nearly finished baking.

Good luck,

--Betty :)

[noorrulespll]

@bettyskitchen Thanks. These tips really paid off. And when my cousins tried this recipe, they couldn't help but asking for more. Thank you SO much. Without your help, my amazing dessert feast would have sucked. THANLS A BUNCH.

For next time, should I try canned insides instead? For this one I used fresh insides, and I don't know what would be better.

[bettyskitchen]

@noorrulespll Thanks for your lovely comment! I think fresh is better, if you don't mind going to the trouble of cooking the pumpkin!

--Betty :)

[ideagirlconsulting]

howell family pumpkin farm - niagara region - holland rd, fonthill ontario canada - come visit for the grape and wine festival and fall events, buy a big pumpkin then go home, carve it for halloween , make pumpkin seeds and pie for family, friends and co workers - the idea girl says word press - linda randall

I love pumpkin pie with whip cream, YUM YUM

[ashleybunify]

Is "sweet condensed milk" what we call Custard in England? I don't think we get it in England otherwise. We don't celebrate thanksgiving but would love to bake this for Halloween.

[bettyskitchen]

@ashleybunify Hi! I don't know whether your custard is equivalent to our sweetened condensed milk. Maybe someone from England can give us an answer?

--Betty :)

[ashleybunify]

@bettyskitchen Hi Betty. I've done some research and it is not custard (I'm very new to baking!). I know where to get some now so will follow your recipe this autumn. I'm growing some pumpkins so I might use them. Looking forward to more videos Betty. Thanks a lot for sharing your cooking tips :)

[listerstorm239]

@bettyskitchen I'm not from England, but I'll chime in anyway. Custard always consists of milk (or cream) mixed with eggs, and other ingredients. In the US, condensed milk has a syrup-like consistency and comes in cans.  The companies make it by removing some of the milk's water and adding some sugar. Evaporated milk is exactly the same except no sugar is added. (So if you're using evaporated milk to make a pumpkin pie, then you'll need to add 3/4 a cup of sugar.)

[bowler8]

@listerstorm239 Evaporated milk IS NOT like condensed milk. It has gone through a different process and also the consistency is different...DO NOT substitute evaporated milk for condensed.

[Purrfect88]

@bettyskitchen we do have condensed milk in england. most supermarkets sell it. its in a white and red tin made by carnation i think. just ask a supermarket attendant it can be in the baking isle, the deserts or near the custards.

[bowler8]

@ashleybunify I'm from England living in USA....you can get condensed milk in England...and no it isn't custard.  I used to use it all the time.

[ashleybunify]

@bowler8 Thank you :)

[dany9012]

I looove pumpking pie, your recipe looks great, i'll try it, i don't know if we have that canned pumpking down here, i'll have to buy some in my next visit to the states :D

thanks for the recipe! cheers from Cancun Mexico

[calsweet]

so much to learn about american cooking betty but this pie turned out great when i tried it. my guy loves pumpkin pie and not just for the holidays. he likes it all year through. thanks so much for sharing!

[bettyskitchen]

@calsweet Thanks for your lovely comment! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[booblespatpat]

I have never tried pumpkin pie, but that looks delicious!!

[bettyskitchen]

You should try pumpkin pie sometime. It is much better than it looks! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[Ragrog105]

Hi Betty, I just discovered your channel and now I am a new friend and subscriber. I've been  going through your videos and I have already favorited a bunch of them for future reference.

I'm going to have to move my computer into the kitchen so I can watch you as a student watches their teacher. I think I gained five pounds already just seeing your videos.

I really like the way you show and explain how things are done so even a dummy like me can understand them.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your kind comment!  I am happy that you like my recipes!

--Betty :)

[ndnflava]

omg i love pumpkin pie and this looks so easy w only a few ingredients

[bettyskitchen]

It really is the easiest and best tasting pumpkin pie that I have ever tried! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[isecret]

Hi Betty! If I bake this today and refridgerate for tomorrow, do you think it will alter the taste in anyway? Ideally i would like to bake it tomorrow but i don't think i'll have time

[bettyskitchen]

No, it will be fine; I've done that many times. You just need to cover it, and remember to get it out of the refrigerator about 4 hours before serving, so that it will be at room temperature. It will be great!

--Betty :)

[JayJayhope]

Hi Betty: I have always made my pumpkin pies using evaporated milk and sugar, but yours looks so great, I want to try using the sweetened condensed milk instead. Also its a bit easier. Would you say they are close in taste & texture? Thanks so much.

[bettyskitchen]

Yes, I have made both types. They are very much alike, but I think the one with sweetened condensed milk tasttes a little betterr, and it's a little easier! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[JayJayhope]

Thanks so much Betty...I'm going to try it this week. I was just tuning in to your eggnog video, lol. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving...Blessings to you and yours.

[bettyskitchen]

You're welcome!

Happy Thanksgiving to you!

--Betty :)

[dancinggymnast98]

That was the most delicious pie in the world. My mom and I tried this recipe. My whole family loves it!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your wonderful feedback, and thanks for taking the time to post it!

--Betty :)

[junkmail1]

I just loooove pumpkin pie. It's one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. I was surprised that it's so easy to make! It looks absolutely fantastic. I will surely try this! Thanks for sharing Betty =)

[bettyskitchen]

It really is easy, and this is my favorite recipe! You can use a ready-made crust or a homemade crust--either way, it's great! Thanks for your comment!

--Betty :)

[jenniexpark]

how long did you keep the foil on the pie in the oven

[bettyskitchen]

Actually, in this case I left it all but the last 5 minutes. Just keep a close watch on the pie, and you can tell if the crust needs to be browner or not. Thanks for your question!

--Betty :)

[chuchu7s]

Hi Betty, I love your video of making a pumpkin pie.

I love pumpkin pie especially on Thanksgiving

Can you put in brown sugar because I love my

pie nice and sweet? Your pie looks so delcious

and shinny. Excellent Video. You are so

sweet and pretty. Happy Thanksgiving to you

too. I will try this putting all the stuff in my

new Bullet Express Machine in the mixer part.

Can you make a custard pie? I like how you

put the foil around the crust so it won't burn.

[bettyskitchen]

Sure, you can add some brown sugar. The only sweetening I put in was the sweetened condensed milk, so some brown sugar would give it a richer flavor. I do plan to make some custard pies later. Thanks for all of your lovely comments! You are so sweet! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

--Betty :)

[chuchu7s]

Hi Betty, The last time I baked a pumpkin pie

I got the recipe from the back of the can of the

pumpkin mix and I remembered I did put in the brown

sugar and white sugar too just alittle.  It was sweet and delicious but only I remember that the

edges burn so next time I will put foil on the

edges. Thanks for tip of the foil. Great Show!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks very much! The Eagle Brand pumpkin pie recipe usually comes with the can, also! Sometimes you just can't beat a recipe that comes from the company selling a product! Thanks for writing!

--Bettty  :)

[chuchu7s]

Thanks Betty, for your reply and I enjoy your

show of cooking and I love all your beautiful

outfits. Thanks for sharing and posting your

videos. It's very helpful.

[bettyskitchen]

You make such lovely comments! Thanks for all the compliments you have given me!

--Betty :)

[chuchu7s]

Hi Betty, Thanks for your kindness and you have

earned a 1st prize cook of the Year.

and another 1st prize for your beautiful kitchen

and another 1st prize for your beautiful outfits

and another big 1st prize for your cooking skills Congratulations Bettyskitchen 2009

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for all of your wonderful compliments! I appreciate you!!!

--Betty :)

[jenniexpark]

Did you use a pure pumpkin purée ? Well great vid. At first I was wondering why u were putting condensed milk but I realized that u put no sugar, and do u have to use that brand? Thanks for the recipe. I'm going to use this for thanksgiving

[bettyskitchen]

Yes, it was pure pumpkin from the can. You do not have to use the same brand, but it needs to be sweetened condensed milk for this particular recipe. Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

You're welcome!  Thanks for your nice comment!

--Betty :)

[EGON65]

I never had a pumpkin pie in my life though we eat pumpkin on a weekly basis where i live but it's a savory component in stews or with lentils, I will inshaAllah make the pie this weekend it'll be something new for the family but I saw some recipes where they add marshmallows do you think it's a good idea? sorry for the long comment ;)

[bettyskitchen]

Hi! I'm glad you are going to make the pie! You will enjoy it! Yes, you can add marshmallows, and they will be great with the pie! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[WickedOneVA]

They dont sell pies that beautiful in the deli..you did a great job. You are so right, those store bought pies are so shallow and mostly all crust....I like a good amount of filling! I will give this a try, it couldnt get any easier....have you ever tried a pumpkin trifold with gingerbread cake and whipped cream, those are delicious! Your videos are great...tell your husband that you are cute as a button.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your lovely comments! No, I have never tried a pumpkin trifold with gingerbread cake and whipped cream, but that sounds really great! Thanks againg for your comment!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[viperam57]

Hi Betty. Sorry. I'couldn't wait til Thanksgiving. It came out just great. thanks.

[bettyskitchen]

That's great! Pumpkin pie is good all year round! Thanks for your sweet comment!

--Betty :)

[PointingTheWeigh]

I have often wondered how to make a Pumkin Pie as this isn't a thing here but thanks Betty, now I know how to make a DELICOUS looking Pumkin Pie.

We don't have thanksgiving here in the UK.

Hugs to you both xx

[PointingTheWeigh]

OOps! I spelt Pumpkin wrong on my comment...TWICE!

[bettyskitchen]

I didn't notice it, Linda! Don't ever worry about it--I type mine so fast that they're probably full of mistakes!

Have a great evening/night!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

I will be uploading some Thanksgiving dishes in the next couple of weeks, but I will have others mixed in! I hope you will find some that you can use! Thanks for your lovely comments--You are the sweetest person!

Love you,

--Betty :)

[lmdelsanto1]

I love your videos, Betty..so great to have made your acquaintance.....hugs from rhode island..

[bettyskitchen]

It is wonderful to know you, as well. I can tell that you are the sweetest person! I appreciate you so much. Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[love9boy]

you make everything look so easy. I love it! looks so good!

[bettyskitchen]

I hope you have an opportunity to enjoy this recipe! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[BreeTube123]

i really wanted to see what it looked like inside ha :)

[bettyskitchen]

I should have cut it--You probably noticed the two slits in the top, where I tested for doneness. That will give you an idea of the texture and sturdiness of the pie! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty  :)

[CookingEasyWithMera]

I'll be making 4 pumpkin pies this year for the family ,,but I'm craving it now! Now why did you go and make me hungry? ;)

Hope everything is going good for you!

Have a wonderful weekend!

[bettyskitchen]

Mera, it's our job to make people hungry--and to provide a variety of foods to satisfy their tastes! Yes, everything is good for me and my family--I hope the same for you! Have a great evening/night!

Love you,

--Betty :)

[monkeycasa]

Looks good. Can't wait to try it out myself.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy the recipe!

--Betty :)

[rainbowdrops22]

that look amazing! I'm gonna see if we get canned pumpkin and have a go I have never tasted pumpkin in my life.

[bettyskitchen]

With all the nice flavors in this pie, it wouldn't really matter what pumpkin tastes like--you would like it!  Thanks for your sweet comment!

--Betty :)

[xsonarisx]

Betty this pumpkin pie looks so yum!!! Have a great Thanksgiving!!!!!!!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy it! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

--Betty :)

[notnormalbuzz]

i forgot to ask...does the low fat sweet milk have less sugar than regular?

[bettyskitchen]

I don't think so. I don't have them in front of me, but there is no reason for there to be less sugar, and it tastes the same. I don't think they make a reduced-sugar variety--sorry. Thanks for your question!

--Betty :)

[notnormalbuzz]

hey betty!!! sorry i havent been around much. ive been busy and working :) i hope ur doing good and i love your outfit and this is my favorite pie:) hugs an have a great weekend.

[bettyskitchen]

Hi Ben! I hope you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for your sweet comment! Have a great evening/night!

--Betty :)

[zagatbuzz]

Yum! Happy Thanksgiving!

[bettyskitchen]

Thank you! Same to you!!!

--Betty :)

[fezan84]

Mmm I love me some pumkin' pah!!

That pie came out looking so great, thanks again for the recipe =]

[bettyskitchen]

You're welcome! I hope you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for your great comment!

--Betty :)

[hhhggfg]

Yummy! Simple and delicious cake for every occasions! I recommend!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks very much for your sweet comment!

--Betty :)

[Esunshine71]

very easy and beauitful. happy thanks giving to you too.

[bettyskitchen]

Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

--Betty :)

[anthonyandfreinds]

mmmmmm i luv pumpkin pie me and my friends will love this recipei was also wondering could yu use other types of sqquash or pumpkin in this recipe or add nuts

[bettyskitchen]

Yes, you may use squash or other types of pumpkins to make this pie--It will turn out great! Thanks for your nice comment!

--Betty :)