Whiskey Pumpkin Pie

ingredients:

pumpkin puree~ 2 cups

eggs~ 3 each

brown sugar~ 3/4 cup

butter~ 4 tablespoons

Bourbon or Scotch of choice ~ 1/3 cup

evaporated milk~ 1 can

cinnamon ~ 1 tablespoon

ginger~ 1 teaspoon

cloves~ 1/2 teaspoon

allspice~ 1/4 teaspoon 

procedure:

 *in saucepan: combine  brown sugar (1/2 cup) , butter, and salt. stir to dissolve sugar over medium heat bringing to a boil. cook until deep brown, about 5 minutes. remove from heat.

* whisking briskly add bourbon or scotch, then slowly whisk in milk. mixture will bubble vigorously

*  return to heat and cook until pieces dissolved, allow to cool

 * in large bowl whisk remaining brown sugar and pumpkin. whisk in eggs and then spices. add reserved caramel mixture and whisk 

* preheat oven to 350°F. pour filling into par baked crust. bake until just set, about 50 minutes. cool to room temperature, about 3 hours