Drunken Apple/Pumpkin Pie

Directions

In a bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until light.

Mix in the pumpkin, applesauce, flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, half-and-half and vanilla; blend thoroughly.

Pour into pie shell.

Arrange pecan halves over top of filling if desired.

Bake at 425℉ (220℃). in lower third of oven for 20 minutes, then reduce oven heat to 350℉ (180℃). and bake 30 to 35 minutes longer, or until filling is firm and a knife inserted 1 inch; from the edge comes out clean.

Cool on a wire rack.

At serving time, warm rum in a small container suitable for pouring.

Light the rum with a match and pour immediately while flaming over the pie.