New England Pumpkin Pie

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From my mom. She got it from Gooseberry Patch Holidays at Home. Will try it out for the holidays."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon clove
• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 3 eggs, separated
• 2 cups cooked pumpkin
• 1 1⁄2 cups light cream
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 1 unbaked 10-inch pie shell

directions

1. In a mixing bowl, mix together the first 6 ingredients.
2. Add in the molasses and egg yolks; mix well.
3. Stir in the pumpkin, cream, and rum.
4. In another mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff; fold into the pumpkin mixture.
5. Pour filling into the pie shell.
6. Bake in a 425° oven for 45 minutes or until knife comes out clean (cover pie crust edges when appropriate to prevent over-browning).