INGREDIENTS
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1 recipe Pastry for Single-Crust Pie
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1 15 ounce can pumpkin
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 - 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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3 slightly beaten eggs
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1 1/4 cups milk
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Cranberry-Pecan Caramel Topper (see recipe below) (optional)
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Sweetened Whipped Cream (optional)
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1/3 cup dried cranberries
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3 tablespoons brandy
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1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted
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1/4 cup caramel-flavored ice cream topping
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup shortening
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4 - 5 tablespoons cold water