Pie Recipes #49 - Not Just Another Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Not Just Another Pumpkin Pie
Submitted by Christi

Crust:
9" unbaked pie shell
Filling:
2 T. butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. ginger
1/4 t. nutmeg
1/2 t. cinnamon
1 cup canned pumpkin (unseasoned)
1 cup evaporated milk

Preheat oven to 450. In electric mixer, mix all ingredients. Beat well.
Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake 10 minutes at 450, then reduce heat
to 325 and continue to bake for 45 minutes. Delicious when served with a
thin slice of sharp cheddar cheese, or sprinkled with a dash of
cinnamon. This pumpkin pie isn't heavy. On the contrary, it's light and
airy. Serves 8