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for crust, prepare (refer to classic crisco pie crust recipe). do not bake. heat oven to 350°F.
for filling, combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt in large bowl. stir until smooth and creamy. pour into unbaked pie crust.
for topping, combine flour, brown sugar, butter flavor crisco, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon salt. mix with fork or pastry blender until coarse crumbs form. stir in chopped pecans. sprinkle over filling.
bake at 350°F for 45 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. cool to room temperature before serving. garnish with sweetened whipped cream and pecan halves, if desired.