In search of the best pumpkin pie

Trying several recipies: not tried yet
From LC at PSP COVE


Here's one for you Flirty. This is a recipe from my grandmother, and the one I always use for pumpkin pies. I think the recipe dates back to 1949.

2 cups mashed pumpkin
1 cup milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/4 tsp of cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Line the pie pan with crust and pinch edges. Mix pumpkin and milk together, and then add the yolks. Add the sugar mixed with the cinnamon, clove, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well. Fold in the egg whites. Turn into pie pan. Bake in a quick over (450 degrees F.) 10 minutes. Reduce heat to hot oven (375 degrees F) and bake 20 minutes longer or until filling is firm.