Baked Pumpkin Casserole

Subject: Baked Pumpkin Casserole Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:08 pm

1 can (1lb, 13oz) Pumpkin (3 cups)

2 tbsp granulated sugar

2 tbsp butter or margarine, melted

1/4 tsp mace

1/2 tsp salt

Dash pepper

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Glaze

1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup pecan halves

Preheat oven to 350F

Lightly grease 1 quart casserole

Combine pumpkin, granulated sugar, butter, mace, salt, pepper, eggs, and chopped pecans in large bowl, mix well

Turn into casserole

Make Glaze

Mix brown sugar and syrup in small saucepan

Heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, bring to boiling

Cool slightly

Arrange pecan halves around edge of casserole

Cover pumpkin and pecans with glaze

Bake 40 minutes

Makes 6 to 8 servings