Pecan Pumpkin Pie




Won my work's pumkin pie contest with this one! The Orange Zest is definitley something that sets this one apart!

Pecan Pumpkin Pie

makes 1 - 9 inch pie

Ingredients:
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups solid pack pumpkin puree
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup pecan halves

Instructions:
  1. Combine eggs, sugars, flour, spices and salt. Blend in pumpkin. Gradually add milk; mix well.
  2. Pour into 9-inch pie shell. Bake in 450 degree F (230 degrees C) oven 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake 40 to 50 minutes longer.
  3. Sprinkle pecan mixture over pie the last 10 minutes before removing from the oven.
  4. To Make Topping: Combine 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup whole pecans.



Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pecan-Pumpkin-Pie-I/Detail.aspx