Appears in Cook's Country October/November 2006
What's not to like about a pie that combines the familiar spiced custard of a pumpkin pie with the praline-like chew of a pecan pie? We set out to create a recipe that yielded crunchy praline, sturdy pumpkin custard, and just the right sweetness.
The idea of combining two of our favorite holiday desserts—pumpkin pie and pecan pie—into one holiday recipe was pretty appealing. To make it a reality, we sweetened our filling with evaporated milk and dark brown sugar. We got rid of any s...