Shelly's Recipe

PUMPKIN RUM PIE

Category: Pies - Cream and Custard

1 (9-inch) pie shell
1 (15-oz) can unsweetened pumpkin puree
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
1/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Pinch ground cloves
Pinch ground nutmeg
Pinch salt
2 tbsp dark rum
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 cup Praline Pecans, recipe follows

Praline Pecans:
2 tbsp butter or margarine
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat the oven to 375. Partially bake the pie shell, according to the package directions.

In the large bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, sour cream, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, salt, dark rum, and vanilla. Pour into the shell. Bake for 10 minutes, and then reduce the oven temperature to 300. Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Whip the remaining cup of heavy cream on high speed until the cream starts to froth. Gradually add the confectioners sugar and whip on high until the cream stands in peaks. Either spoon or pipe the whipped cream around the edges of the pie and garnish with Praline Pecans.

Praline Pecans: In a small skillet melt the butter and sugar over medium heat. Add the pecans, stirring until bubbly; about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour onto foil. When the pecans are cool, crumble into small pieces and sprinkle the topping on top of the whipped cream.