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Pumpkin Pie

From , former About.com Guide

Here's a recipe for pumpkin pie, a favorite for many people at Thanksgiving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 16 ounce can pumpkin (NOT canned pumpkin pie mix)
  • 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk

Preparation:

Beat eggs slightly; beat in remaining ingredients. Pour into an unbaked, 9 inch pie shell. Bake in preheated oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for about 45 minutes more or until knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. (If the crust starts turning too dark, cover the edge of the pie with foil strips.)

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