Instructions

To make the pumpkin pie

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Fit pie crust into a 9” pie plate. Fold edges under and crimp. Prick bottom and sides of pie crust with a knife.
3. Bake pie crust for 8 minutes. Remove and allow pie shell to cool.
4. In a large bowl, combine eggs, condensed milk, pumpkin, brown sugar, pie spice, nutmeg and vanilla together. Mix well.
5. Pour mixture into the pie crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Cool.
7. Serve with a dollop of spiced whipped cream and a sprinkling of caramelized almonds (see recipes below).

Spiced whipped cream

• Combine the sour cream, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl. Allow it to set at room temperature for 5 minutes.
• Whisk in the whipped cream. Once combined well, cover and place in refrigerator.

Caramelized almonds

1. Combine the almonds with the sugar in a large skillet.
2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has melted and the almonds are light brown in color.
3. Remove from pan, spreading on a large baking sheet.
4. Allow to cool, then break into small pieces. Set aside until ready to use.