The Perfect Pumpkin Pie
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup pumpkin
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cloves
1 to 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3 slightly beaten eggs
1 6-oz. can evaporated milk
1 cup milk
combine pumpkin, sugar, salt, spices: blend. Add eggs and milk. Mix thoroughly Pour into 9-inch pastry lined pie pan Bake in hot oven (450 degrees ) for 10 minutes, then in moderate oven (350 degrees) about 50 minutes, or until mixture does not adhere to a knife Regarding variation in the amount of spices be used, the first measure gives a mildly spiced ? Using the second measure, naturally, will give you a more richly spiced one. Since oven controls very, temperatures given in my recipe may have to changed to meet those of your particular oven. Try adding a whipped cream topping to give a little extra something to this most delicious pie.
Recipe submitted by: Elmer from Ohio