Thursday, November 15, 2007

Sugar free pumpkin pie

INGREDIENTS
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
2 eggs, beaten
16 packets aspartame artificial sweetener

DIRECTIONS
1. In a large saucepan, combine gelatin, cornstarch, spices and salt. Stir in pumpkin and
evaporated milk. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften gelatin. Cook and stir over medium heat
until mixture bubbles; cook and stir for 2 minutes after bubbling. Remove from heat.

2. In a medium bowl, gradually stir about 1 cup of cooked mixture into beaten eggs. Return to
remaining mixture in saucepan and cook over low heat for 2 minutes; do not boil. Remove
from heat and stir in artificial sweetener after filing has cooled to 140 degrees F (60 degrees
C).
3. Pour mixture into pie crust; cover and chill for 6 hours or overnight. Serve with whipped
cream if desired.

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