1 unbaked 9" pie shell

PRALINE LAYER:

1/3 c. finely ground pecans
1/3 c. light brown sugar
2 tbsp. butter

FILLING:

2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. canned pumpkin
2/3 c. light brown sugar
1 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp. mace
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 c. light cream

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

Filling: In medium bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add remaining ingredients in order then beat only until well mixed. Pour into pie shell; bake 10 minutes at 450 degrees. Reduce oven to 325 degrees, bake 60 to 65 minutes or until filling is set in center when pie is gently shaken. Makes 6 servings.