Pumpkin Pie

Yield: 9 inch pie

 

Ingredients

baked 9 inch pie dough

2 cups pumpkin puree (from 16 ounce can or fresh baked squash)

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoons ground ginger

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon salt

⅔ cup milk

⅔ cup heavy cream

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

 

Preheat oven to 360°F.

Puree pumpkin, sugar, and spices in food processor.  

Transfer to pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and sputters, about 5 minutes.

Whisk in milk and cream; bring to simmer.  

Turn off heat, cool mixture, and whisk in eggs.

Pour filling into partially pre-baked pie shell and bake for 30-40 minutes or until filling is lightly cracked around the edges and center jiggles slightly.  

Cool for 1 hour before slicing.