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For the crust: Coarsely grind all nuts in the food processor.
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Blend in graham cracker crumbs, sugar and pumpkin pie spice.
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Add butter and blend in using on/off turns until moist crumbs form.
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Press crumbs onto bottom and sides of 9-inch deep-dish glass pie dish.
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Set aside.
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For the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Bake sweet potatoes until tender, about 1 hour.
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Cool potatoes and peel.
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Puree in the food processor.
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Transfer to a bowl and whisk in eggs.
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Cook butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat until melted and brown.
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Add sugar, honey and pumpkin pie spice and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Whisk in cream.
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Add butter mixture to potato puree and blend until smooth.
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Pour the filling into the crust.
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Bake until center moves only slightly when the pan is shaken, covering with foil if crust browns too quickly, about 40 minutes.
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Meanwhile, prepare the topping: Stir the first 3 ingredients in a heavy medium saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
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Increase the heat and boil 1 minute.
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Mix in nuts, coating them completely.
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Spoon hot nut mixture over the pie.
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Continue baking until the topping bubbles, about 5 minutes.
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Transfer to a rack and cool completely.
