Original Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie

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Clean out one pie pumpkin, removing seeds. Cover loosely with foil and Bake at 400 degrees F until fork tender (15# pumpkin took 2 hours)

Filling - Whisk together, remove any liquid in pumpkin shell that might remain and pour in custard filling.

8 eggs
1 C brown sugar
1 1/4 t pumpkin pie spice
24 fl oz evaporated milk

Lower oven to 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until custard is firm.