Pumpkin Pie With Spiced Crust Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on October 17, 2008

1 (16 ounce) can of pumpkin
1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of salt
Spiced crust (See Below)

Combine all ingredients except crust; stir well.

Pour into crust.

Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes or until set.

Remove from oven; let cool.

Spiced Crust:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon of butter, melted
16 to 18 pecan halves

Combine all ingredients except pecan halves; stir well.

Press onto bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Press pecan halves onto rim of crust at 1 inch intervals.