9" unbaked pie shell

Praline Layer:

1/3 c. finely ground pecans, firmly packed
1/3 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tbsp. soft butter

FILLING:

2 eggs
1 c. canned pumpkin
2/3 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tbsp. flour
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. light cream

Prepare pie shell; refrigerate until ready to use.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Make Praline Layer: Blend all ingredients in small bowl. Press gently onto bottom of pie shell, with back of spoon.

Make Filling: In medium bowl, with rotary beater, beat eggs until frothy. Add remaining ingredients, in order; then beat only until well mixed.

Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until tip of sharp knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool thoroughly on wire rack.