These tried-and-true methods for checking doneness guarantee the perfect pumpkin pie.
Have you been tasked withmaking a pumpkin piefor a holiday meal?
Consider yourself lucky, as they’re one of the easiest pies to make.
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Should pumpkin pie be jiggly after baking?
If I use the knife test, how can I hide the crack?
Simply insert a knife near the center of the pie.
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If the knife comes out clean, your pie is done.
Most store-bought/mass-produced pumpkin pies don’t have cracks in them, so consider that crack a badge of honor!
you’ve got the option to test the doneness by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the filling.
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When the pie is done, it will jiggle just slightly in the center.
However, your pie should not be liquid in any way.
This is the best test to use if you want to avoid cracking the filling.
This can also cause the filling to settle while cooling and pull away from the crust.
For the best results, bake your pie in the lower third of the oven.
Can You Overcook Pumpkin Pie?
If either occurs, remove the pie from the oven immediately.
Also, take care not to overbrown the edges of the pie pastry.
you’ve got the option to cover the edges with foil or use purchased piecrust shields.
Test Kitchen Tip:After baking your pie, be sure to let it cool according to recipe instructions.
OurTraditional Pumpkin Piespecifies cooling for 1 hour, then covering and chilling within 2 hours.
Don’t give a shot to serve a still-warm pumpkin pie.
It won’t hold its shape that well.
Besides, when it comes to pumpkin pie, cool and firm trumps warmish and mushy any day.
Refrigerated pie should be safe to eat for up to 4 days after baking.
