PECAN PUMPKIN PIE I

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A combination of the best pies: Pecan and Pumpkin!

Provided by Sheila J Grieshaber

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 eggs
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups solid pack pumpkin puree
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon orange zest
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup pecan halves

Steps:

Combine eggs, sugars, flour, spices and salt. Blend in pumpkin. Gradually add milk; mix well.
Pour into 9-inch pie shell. Bake in 450 degree F (230 degrees C) oven 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake 40 to 50 minutes longer.
Sprinkle pecan mixture over pie the last 10 minutes before removing from the oven.
To Make Topping: Combine 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup whole pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 399 mg, Sugar 61.7 g