Traditional Pumpkin Pie

Vegetarian

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This perfectly spiced pumpkin pie is the ideal candidate to top off your holiday meal.

Serves 8

• 3/4 cup packed natural brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (or make your own by combining 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin, or 1 3/4 cups cooked fresh pumpkin
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell

Recipe option: Make this pumpkin pie using a Gluten-Free Pie Crust.

Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Crack the eggs into the bowl and whisk them into the brown sugar mixture. Add the pumpkin, whisking it in completely. Gently whisk in the half and half. Pour filling into unbaked pie shell and bake for 45 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Info

Per Serving (140g-wt.): 240 calories (90 from fat), 10g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 4g protein, 32g total carbohydrate (less than 1g dietary fiber, 23g sugar), 95mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium

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