Ginger and Cinnamon Spiced Pumkin Pie

The original recipe uses 1/2 the can of both the pumpkin pure and condensed milk, so I've doubled it here to make two pies. After all two pies are always better than one! I've also added grated fresh ginger for an extra zing, but you could add ground ginger, mixed spice and ground black pepper.   Makes 2 x 9inch pies Each pie serves 6 For the filling: 110g of sugar 1 teaspoon of sea salt 1 tablespoon of cinnamon 1 large thumb sized piece of ginger, finely grated 1 x 822g tin of Libby's Pumpkin Puree 1 x 397g tin of condensed milk 4 large free range eggs For the pie bases: 2 sheets of ready to roll shortcrust pastry A little butter to grease Tin foil Ceramic baking beans or dried pulses   Preheat the oven to 220˚C and grease two 9 inch pie tins with a little butter.   Roll out the sheets of short crust pastry and press them into the two pie tins. Prick the bases with a fork and tidy up the edges by crimping them with your fingers, this doesn't have to look perfect.   Place one sheet of tin foil or grease proof paper in the base of each pastry lined pie tin and tumble in some ceramic baking beans or any dried pulse will do.   Place the pie tins in the oven to cook for 10 minutes. Remove the tin foil and baking beans and place back in the oven for a further 3-5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.   While the pastry is cooking, mix together all the ingredients for the filling in a large bowl.   Divide the pumpkin mix between the two tins, reduce the oven temperature to 180˚C and place back in the oven to bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre of the pies come out clean.   Allow to cool before serving.

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