Pumpkin Pie

This is a recipe I got from my 8th grade Home Ec. teacher, and is the only Pumpkin Pie I make to this day. It's spicy and full of the best flavor!

Makes 2 pies

I recipe Pie crust
1 1/2 c. Brown sugar
3 1/2 c. pumpkin ( may substitute Butternut Squash or Sweet Potatoes if desired)
4 eggs
3 Tbsp. melted butter
2 Tbsp molasses
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. Ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. milk

Roll out pastry, line two pans.Add sugar to pumpkin.Beat eggs until thick, add melted butter,molasses, seasonings,and milk to pumpkin mixture, stir well. Pour pumpkin mix into two pastry lined pans. Bake at 425 for 10 min,; reduce heat to 325 and bake for 25 min. more. Cool and serve with whipped cream. Mmmmm!

Linda Foster--PrairieRose