Pumpkin Flan

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   Caramel: In small, heavy saucepan melt 3/4 cup sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally.

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   Increase heat to medium and cook, without stirring, until caramel turns dark golden.

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   Watch carefully and do not allow to burn.

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   Remove from heat and add water.

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   (Mixture will spit a lot.)

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   Return to low heat and stir until liquid.

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   Carefully pour into 8 small ramekins or custard dishes, tilting each one to coat the sides a little.

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   Set dishes aside in a roasting pan.

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   Preheat oven to 325F.

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    In large bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until smooth.

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    Beat in pumpkin puree, cinnamon and vanilla.

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    Stir in milk.

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    Divide mixture among ramekins.

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    Pour enough cold water into pan to come halfway up the sides of ramekins.

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    Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until just set.

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    Remove ramekins from water and set on wire rack to cool.

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    Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

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    To serve, unmold each ramekin onto individual serving plates.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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