Give thanks for pie

Wed., Nov. 15, 2006

Healthy Exchanges King Features Syndicate

A perfect pie for your Thanksgiving table!

Pumpkin Pecan Crumble Pie

2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder

3/4 cup water

1 (15-ounce) can solid-packed pumpkin

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granular sugar substitute

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

2 eggs or equivalent in egg substitute

1 (6-ounce) graham cracker pie crust

6 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, combine dry milk powder and water. Add pumpkin, 1/2 cup granular sugar substitute, pumpkin pie spice and eggs. Mix well to combine. Spread mixture into pie crust. Bake for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar substitute. Evenly sprinkle mixture over top of pie. Continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Place pie plate on a wire rack and cool completely. Cut into 8 servings.

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