Pumpkin Pie

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Pumpkin Pie

Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:15
Categories : Desserts Pies & Pastry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 batch pie pastry -- enough for a 9"pie
2 cups mashed pumpkin
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs -- beaten
3/4 cup light cream
1/4 cup dark rum -- (optional)

Roll out pastry and line a 9" pie pan with it. Bake at 450 degrees for 10
minutes. Cool shell. Combine pumpkin, sugar, and spices. Beat in eggs and
cream. If desired, stir in rum. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until a
knife inserted into pie comes clean.

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Serving Ideas : Serve with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.