*THE* PUMPKIN PIE

This is The Pumpkin Pie recipe. No other pumpkin pie compares. It's in the Time-Life Foods of the World set, 1968, often seen in thrift stores (American volume). Well, other pumpkin pies are fine, but if you really want to do something special for Jack, David or me, make us this pie.

Find some pie crust, pre-made or from scratch.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Roll out the pie doughs and bake for about 8 minutes. This makes the crust flakier, or just don't bother. Dave likes chewy dough and I think Jack might too.

The following recipe fills two deep dish shells since making only one would be kind of wrong.

FILLING

1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1.5 cups dark brown sugar
2 t cinnamon
1/4 t ground cloves
1 t ground ginger
6 eggs, lightly beaten in separate bowl
4 T applesauce
3 cups pureed pumpkin (Libby's)

Here's what the cookbook says. Ahem.

"In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Stire thoroughly, then add the lightly beaten eggs and the applejack. Stir in the pumpkin puree. Carefully pour the filling into the pie shell(s). Bake for 40-50 minutes in the center of the oven until the filling is firm and the center of the pie barely quivers when the pie pan is gently moved back and forth. Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or stiffly whipped cream.

(Or Cool Whip).