Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Squares with Oatmeal Crust

PUMPKIN PIE SQUARES

FOR THE CRUST:
1 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oatmeal, uncooked
1/2 cup butter
FOR THE FILLING:
4 cups pumpkin
4 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cans (13 oz. each) evaporated milk
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger

TO PREPARE THE CRUST:
Combine and mix crust ingredients together until crumbly. Press firmly into a 13x9-inch baking pan.

Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

TO PREPARE THE FILLING:
Combine filling ingredients and beat well. Pour into prepared crust.

Return to oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.

From: Vicki,La - 11-10-97