PUMPKIN PIE WITH SLIVERED NUTS

SERVES 8

Katniss enjoyed the Capitol’s pumpkin soup with slivered nuts. Pumpkin was apparently rare—if not nonexistent—in District 12.

In this recipe, we combine the flavors of the Capitol’s pumpkin soup into a delicious dessert. The graham cracker crust is a departure from traditional pumpkin pie and gives it a delicious flavor.

PIE:

1 (20-OUNCE) CAN PLAIN PUMPKIN

1 (10-OUNCE) CAN SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK

2 EGGS

½ TEASPOON GROUND CINNAMON

½ TEASPOON SALT

¼ TEASPOON GINGER

¼ TEASPOON NUTMEG

1 (9-INCH) GRAHAM CRACKER PIE CRUST

TOPPING:

½ CUP FIRMLY PACKED LIGHT BROWN SUGAR

½ CUP ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

½ TEASPOON GROUND CINNAMON

3 TABLESPOONS BUTTER

½ CUP SLIVERED WALNUTS

PIE:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, salt, ginger and nutmeg; mix well with wooden spoon.

Place mixed ingredients in pie crust and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 350 degrees and bake 30 minutes.

TOPPING:

In another mixing bowl, combine light brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in slivered nuts.

Take pie from oven and top evenly with crumb mixture. Place back into the oven for 10 minutes.

Cool. Garnish as desired.