Ingredients

  • 2 cups pumpkin mashed, canned
  • 1 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs large
  • 13 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 each pie shell (9 inch) 9 inch, unbaked
  • 3 tablespoons butter or regular margarine
  • 23 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 23 cup pecans coarsely chopped

Method

  • Combine the pumpkin, sugar, cornstarch, spices and salt in a bowl mixing and mix well.
  • Add the eggs and evaporated milk.
  • Beat until smooth, using a wire whisk.
  • Pour into the unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake on the lowest rack of a preheated 425 Degrees F. oven for 15 minutes and then reduce the oven temperature to 350F (180C).
  • and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until a knife inserted halfway between the center and edge comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Prepare the Crunchy Pecan Topping and sprinkle evenly over the cooled pie then place the pie under the broiler flame (5-inches from the heat source) until the mixture begins to bubble, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
  • Refrigerate until serving.
  • Cruncy Pecan Topping:
  • Place the softened butter, brown sugar, and pecans in a bowl and mix until crumbly with a pastry blender.