Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Pecan Pumpkin Pie

makes 1 - 9 inch pie

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups solid pack pumpkin puree
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup pecan halves

Instructions:

1. Combine eggs, sugars, flour, spices and salt. Blend in pumpkin. Gradually add milk; mix well.
2. Pour into 9-inch pie shell. Bake in 450 degree F (230 degrees C) oven 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake 40 to 50 minutes longer.
3. Sprinkle pecan mixture over pie the last 10 minutes before removing from the oven.
4. To Make Topping: Combine 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup whole pecans.