Massachusetts Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

• 1 small pumpkin (about 4 lbs)
• 3 eggs
• 3 tbsp molasses
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 quarts hot milk
• sugar (optional, for sweetening)
• pie crust (for bottom only)

Method

1. 1 Pare the pumpkin, remove seeds, and steam until soft. Strain through a colander to create a smooth puree.
2. 2 Beat in eggs, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and hot milk. Add sugar if desired sweetness is not reached.
3. 3 Pour into pie crusts lined with only a bottom crust. Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) until set.