From the garden to Pumpkin Pie

2 of my very own pumpkins made it to the Thanksgiving table this year.  Well one did today and one will next week.

 To make this lovely pie you cut your pumpkin in 1/2.  And scoop out the seeds.  Then cover with foil and cook for 1 hour at 350.

It should look something like this when done cooking.  Simply take a spoon and scoop out the pumpkin so all you have left is the hull.  Mash up the pumpkin.

The follow the recipe below....enjoy!








1cup Sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 1/2 cup mashed pumpkin
1 2/3 cup sweet condensed milk
2 eggs

Mix all together till smooth. Pour into a unbaked 9" pie crust.  Bake for 15 min At 450 and 45 min at 325

Pumpkin pie made like this tends to look a lot lighter and less orange than store bought either mix or prebaked.  It will also look uncooked in the center but if you place a paper towel on it and the towel does not soak anything up it is done. (learned that last night from my sister Melanie)  Cool completely, cover and place in the frig till ready to eat.  Be sure to add lots of whipped cream....