01 - 
                Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
              
              
              
                02 - 
                In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.
              
              
              
                03 - 
                Add the eggs to the bowl and whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
              
              
              
                04 - 
                Gradually stir in evaporated milk until the filling is evenly mixed.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                Pour the pumpkin mixture into the unbaked pie crust set in a standard 9-inch pie pan.
              
              
              
                06 - 
                Place the pie in the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
              
              
              
                07 - 
                Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake an additional 40 to 45 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
              
              
              
                08 - 
                Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Garnish each serving with whipped cream, if desired.