Recipe: Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie [1]

1/4 tsp nutmeg

3/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp ground ginger

15 ounce pureed pumpkin

1 62g packed brown sugar

1/4 tsp salt

2 whole eggs

1 egg yolk

1/2 cup evaporated milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 x9 inch unbaked pie crust

1

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C or 392 degrees F.
2

Combine the spices, pumpkin, sugar and salt. Then add the eggs, evaporated milk and cream and mix it well until completely smooth.
3

Pour the filling into the pie shell and bake for 15 minutes in the oven.
4

Reduce the heat to 180 degrees C or 356 degrees F and bake for 50 minutes until the filling has reasonably set - though it may still wobble.
5

Allow the pie to cool completely and refrigerate it until set.
6

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

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