PUMPKIN PIE 
2 unbaked pie shells
1 (No. 2) can pumpkin
1 1/2 c. light brown sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
3 tbsp. melted butter
2 tbsp. maple syrup or cooking molasses
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice or 4 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. nutmeg

Add in order given; stir well and fill 2 unbaked pie shells.

Bake 10 minutes at 450°F. Reduce heat quickly to 325°F to 350°F and continue baking for about 1 hour. I do not like under baked pies. This pumpkin pie should look done, and crust well browned. Aunt Della Overpeck gave me this recipe when George and I were first married. It is very good and is the recipe I have always used.

 

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