Pumpkin Flan

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   To cook raw pumpkin:

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   Wash the outside, and cut off the top.

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   Remove all the pumpkin seeds.

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   Peel it and cut into 2-inch cubes.

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   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

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   Add 1 teaspoon salt and the cubed pumpkin.

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   Bring back to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.

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   Drain well.

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   Mash until texture is smooth.

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    Place one cup sugar in a small, heavy skillet and stir over medium heat until melted and caramelized.

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    Immediately pour into the bottom of a spring-form pan.

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    Spread evenly across bottom of pan.

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    Mix the remainder of 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, salt, vanilla, spices, cooked pumpkin, and milk into a mixing bowl.

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    Pour into the baking pan.

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    Place pan into another shallow pan with 1/2 inch of hot water in the bottom.

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    Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

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    Cool and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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    To serve, invert onto a serving plate.

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