Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 large eggs
• 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin
• 1 can (12 fl. oz.) evaporated milk
• 1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
• 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon rum or 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
• Whipped cream (optional)
Directions:
MIX sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl and add optional flavorings if you prefer. (Note: Vanilla never seems like an optional ingredient, but with this pie it really is. The nutmeg gives a vanilla like flavor, so you may prefer to skip the flavorings.) Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.

POUR into pie shell.

BAKE in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.