You're getting a mega-dose of vitamin A, which supports eye and cell health, from the pumpkin.
Spicy things up by using gingersnap cookies instead of gram crackers. Whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for a sweet topping.
Yield: 8 slices
Ingredients
Crust:
9 sheets graham crackers or about 2 cups crushed. This is one package.
3 Tbsp brown sugar
6 Tbsp softened or melted butter
Filling:
¾ cup sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
2 eggs
1 can pumpkin (15 oz)
6 oz evaporated milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Spray a 9" pie plate with cooking release.
Crush graham crackers in a zip lock baggie until they resemble the consistency of sand.
Soften or melt the butter in the microwave by placing it into a glass bowl and covering it. Heat for only 30 seconds or less at a time.
Add sugar and butter
Combine eggs, sugar, spices, pumpkin, and evaporated milk together.
Pour into prepared pan. Place the pie into the oven. Fold a piece of foil in half and place this over the pie to prevent over-browning.
Bake for 15 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 350 for 10-15 minutes.
It is done baking when the center is set
Notes
Before beginning: Clean your work surfaces, start your hot, soapy dishwater, and assemble all of your ingredients and equipment
Make this gluten free by using gluten free graham crackers
Save time by purchasing a pre-made graham cracker crust