Pumpkin Pie

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Fall and using whats in your fridge, I give to you:

THE Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Pastry for a 9" pie (I prefer whole wheat)

3 cup Fresh Pumpkin Puree

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp or more, freshly grated nutmeg

1/4 tsp or more grated cinnamon

1tsp grated fresh ginger

3 lrg eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup heavy cream

• Pre heat your oven to 425 degrees F
• Line pie dish with pastry
• Combine remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl, blend well. Pour mixture into prepared shell and place in the oven
• Bake for 15 minute. reduce heat to 350 degrees, Bake for 30 to 40 mins longer, or until filling is set. 
• Serve, if desired, with sweetened and or rum flavoured whipped cream. 

Yields 6-8 servings

Happy Thanksgiving!