Killer Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie shell

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms.
2. Roll out dough to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Transfer to the pie plate; trim and flute edge. Refrigerate.
3. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves; mix well. Pour into crust.
4. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 40-45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that is native to North America.
• Pumpkin is an excellent source of vitamin A.
• Pumpkin pie is a traditional Thanksgiving dessert in the United States.