Apple Raisin Pumpkin Pie


Serves 8

1 unbaked 9" deep-dish pie crust
1 cup raisins
1 (10-ounce) jar sweetened applesauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 can (10-ounce) pumpkin
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 large eggs, beaten
whipped cream for garnish

Pre-heat oven to 400 F. Bake empty pie crust for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle raisins in the bottom of the crust, then spread applesauce over raisins. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together sugar, spices and salt. Stir in pumpkin, eggs, and milk. Pour mixture into pie crust. Bake below center of oven for 40 minutes or until set, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool to warm temperature to serve. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.