RECIPE OF THE DAY November 24th, 2009

TURKEY EVE PUMPKIN PIE!!!

Ingredients:

2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

6 tablespoons butter (melted)

2 cups pumpkin puree

2 eggs (lightly beaten)

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup maple syrup (or golden syrup)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon cloves

2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix the gingersnap crumbs, sugar, ginger and butter in a bowl.

2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie plate.

3. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until lightly golden brown, about 8-15 minutes.

4. Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour into the pie plate.

5. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until the filling is set, about 35-45 minutes.

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