We love us some pumpkin pie. It’s one of the best parts of Thanksgiving. The pilgrims ― the original trendsetters ― were also fans of this custardy pie, but the pie they likely enjoyed looks very little like the one we bake up today.
For one, there was no crust ― it was baked inside the shell of the gourd. Two, there was a whole lot more pumpkin in it. And three, it took a lot longer to bake. But we have to admit, it looks delicious.
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The folks behind the educational series How Does It Grow found an original pumpkin pie recipe and modernized it in the video above. Watch it ― and consider going with the real classic this holiday.
Or, stick to what you know with one of the recipes below.
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Classic Pumpkin Pie

Lovely Little Kitchen
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Festive Pumpkin Pie

Sally's Baking Addiction
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Nutella Swirl Pumpkin Pie

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Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

Minimalist Baker
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Triple-Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

Big Flavors Tiny Kitchen
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Pumpkin Spice Nutella Ice Cream Pie

Life, Love & Sugar
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Coconut Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Spicy Southern Kitchen
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Mini Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie

Something Swanky
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Pumpkin Pie Shortbread Bars With Maple Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Willowbird Baking
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Brown Sugar Pumpkin Pie With Honey Sweetened Meringue

Bakeaholic Mama
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