Fresh Pumpkin Pie

DIRECTIONS

• Cut pumpkin in half, and remove seeds.
• Lightly oil the cut surface.
• Place cut side down on a jelly roll pan lined with foil and lightly oiled.
• Bake at 325°F (165°C) until the flesh is tender when poked with a fork.
• Cool until just warm.
• Scrape the pumpkin flesh from the peel.
• Either mash, or puree in small batches in a blender.
• In large bowl, blend together 2 cups pumpkin puree, spices, and salt.
• Beat in eggs, honey, milk, and cream.
• Pour filling into pie shell.
• Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted 1 inch from edge of pie comes out clean.
• Cool on a wire rack.