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                               Pumpkin Pie

Recipe By     : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :1:15
Categories    : Desserts                         Pies & Pastry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  batch         pie pastry -- enough for a 9"pie
   2      cups          mashed pumpkin
     2/3  cup           brown sugar
   1      teaspoon      ground ginger
     1/2  teaspoon      nutmeg
   1      teaspoon      cinnamon
   2                    eggs -- beaten
     3/4  cup           light cream
     1/4  cup           dark rum -- (optional)

     Roll out pastry and line a 9" pie pan with it. Bake at 450 degrees for 10
minutes. Cool shell. Combine pumpkin, sugar, and spices. Beat in eggs and
cream. If desired, stir in rum. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until a
knife inserted into pie comes clean.

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Serving Ideas : Serve with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.