Valentine's Day Pie
Valentine's Day Pumpkin Pie with Ginger Cookie Crust1 c Canned pumpkin
3/4 c Evaporated skim milk
1/2 c Applesauce
1/4 c Sugar
1/4 c Maple syrup
3 Egg whites
2 ts Cornstarch
1 1/2 ts Pumpkin pie spices
1 1/2 c Gingersnap cookie crumbs
Whipped Cream or vanilla ice cream for topping
Combine the pumpkin, skim milk, applesauce, sugar, maple syrup, egg whites, cornstarch and pumpkin pie spices in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed with a mixer.
Coat a 9-inch pie plater with vegetable spray; line with crumbled gingersnap cookie crumbs and pour mixture into the crust.
Bake at 400 degrees F. for about 15 minutes; then reduce heat to 350 and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.