Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Streusel

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of the butter and 1/4 cup of the brown sugar with the flour and pinch into moist crumbs.

3. 3

   Stir in the pecans.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the remaining stick of butter and 3/4 cup of brown sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.

5. 5

   Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg yolks, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt, then beat in the milk and bourbon.

6. 6

   In a stainless steel bowl, using clean beaters, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry, then fold into the pumpkin mixture until no white streaks remain.

7. 7

   Pour the custard into the baked Flaky Pie Shell.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the pecan streusel on top.

9. 9

   Bake the pie in the middle of the oven for 1 hour, or until risen and golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.

10. 10

    Let cool and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.