Bourbon-Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Directions

1. 1

   slightly beaten 16 oz Pumpkin 3/4 c Brown sugar

2. 2

   firmly packed 1 1/2 c Half & half 3 T Bourbon 1 t Cinnamon, ground 1/2 t Ginger powder 1/4 t Salt 1 Pie shell, 9", unbaked 2 T Butter 1/4 c

3. 3

   firmly packed 1 c Pecan halves 1/4 c Bourbon

4. 4

   divided Combine eggs, pumpkin, 3/4 cup sugar, half-and-half, 3 tablespoons bourbon, cinnamon, ginger, and salt

5. 5

   Pour mixture into the pie shell

6. 6

   bake at 425 for 10 minutes

7. 7

   Reduce heat to 350, and bake an additional 45 minutes or until set

8. 8

   Set aside to cool