Ingredients

  • 2 (16 oz.) cans diced carrots, drained
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell
  • 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 c. chopped pecans

Method

  • Puree carrots in a blender or food processor until smooth. Carrots should measure 2 cups.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine eggs, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin spice and salt.
  • Add carrots and mix well. Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell.
  • To make a topping, combine the last 3 ingredients and mix well.
  • Sprinkle evenly over pie. Cover the crust of pie with foil to prevent overbrowning and bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove foil.
  • Continue to bake for 20 to 25 more minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Makes 8 servings.