Spiced Pumpkin Pie

 

1/4 cup of honey

1/2 teaspoon of salt

2 cups of canned pumpkin

1 cup Half-and-Half

1 well beaten egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 teaspoon powdered ginger

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

2 teaspoons dried cayenne

2 tablespoons ground pecans

1 carton heavy cream

1 ready-made pie crust

 

Preheat the oven to 425.

 

Combine all ingredients in a mixing blow, and beat until smooth.  Pour into ready-made pie crust.  Bake for 15 minutes. 

 

Reduce heat to 350 and continue baking for another 35 minutes or so.  When a fork inserted into the middle of the pie comes out clean, the pie is done.  Cool on a rack and serve warm or cold with whipped cream.

Cayenne Cracker Dip

 

1 1/2 cups of Mayonnaise

1 finely chopped Cayenne Pepper

1/2 cup Sour Cream

 

Blend all ingredients together until smooth.  Place in decorative cup and chill.  Surround with various crackers on a platter.  Also good as a vegetable dip.