Date-Nut Pumpkin Pie

Directions

CRUST: Roll and press crust into 9 inch pie plate.

Do not bake.

Reserve dough scraps for coutouts if desired.

Heat oven to 450℉ (230℃).

DATE-NUT LAYER: Combine dates and water in a medium saucepan.

Cook on medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and dates have softened.

Add ⅓ cup brown sugar and butter.

Stir to blend.

Remove from heat.

Stir in nuts and cinnamon.

Cool while preparing filling.

FILLING: Beat eggs lightly in a medium bowl.

Add pumpkin, granulated and brown sugars, evaporated milk, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt and cloves.

Stir to blend.

Spoon date-nut mix evenly into unbaked pie crust.

Pour in pumpkin filling.

Bake at 450 degree F for 10 minutes.

Reduce oven to 350℉ (180℃) F and continue baking for 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool to room temperature before garnishing.

Pipe or spoon whipped cream around outer edges of pie before serving.

Refrigerate leftover pie.