Pumpkin Pie No. 1

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust Pie crust (prepared)
• 1 pint Stewed pumpkin
• 3 Eggs
• 1 1/2 pints Whole milk
• 2 teaspoonfuls Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoonful Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoonful Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoonful Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoonful Ground mace
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 cupful Light brown sugar
• 1/2 cupful Water

Instructions

1. 1Cut a deep-colored, firm pumpkin in half. Remove the seeds, but do not peel it. Cut the pumpkin into small slices and place in a shallow stewpan with about 1/2 cupful of water. Cover tightly. As steam forms, reduce heat to prevent burning. Cook until the pumpkin is tender. Turn off the heat and set it back on the stove to steam dry. Strain the pumpkin and measure out 1 pint.
2. 2In a saucepan, add the measured pumpkin to boiling milk. Mix the sugar with the spices and salt, and add to the pumpkin mixture. Mix well. Beat the eggs and add them last.
3. 3Line a pie plate with the pie crust. Pour in the prepared pumpkin filling. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 30 minutes, or until the pie is firm in the center.