Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 c. sugar, divided
  • 1/2 c. milk, scalded
  • 1 c. canned solid pack pumpkin
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. ground ginger and nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla, divided
  • 1 pkg. unflavored gelatin
  • 1 (5 1/2 oz.) apricot nectar
  • 2 c. whipped cream, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. dark rum (optional)
  • 36 gingersnaps
  • 1 Tbsp. confectioners sugar
  • crystallized ginger, cut in thin strips (optional)

Method

  • In small bowl, beat egg yolks (on high) and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy (approximately 5 minutes). Transfer yolk mixture to saucepan. Whisk in milk, pumpkin, spices and orange peel.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boils (approximately 5 minutes). Remove and put mixture in large bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.