Pumpkin Pie for Dieters

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 large eggs
• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated skim milk
• 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 9-inch unbaked deep-dish pie crust

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves. Beat in the eggs. Add the pumpkin and evaporated milk. Mix until smooth.
3. In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pie crust.
4. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the crust.
5. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A, which is essential for healthy eyesight.
• The original pumpkin pie recipe was created in the early 1700s.
• Pumpkin pie can be served hot or cold.