Pumpkin pie:

Cut pumpkin into pieces
Remove seeds and peel
Put into sauce pan with 1/4 cup of water
Cover and simmer until very tender
Strain through food mill or put in food  processor

For 10 inch pie
1&1/2 cups pureed pumpkin
3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon  ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 eggs separated
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream

Combine all ingredients, except egg whites
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry
Fold egg whites into pie mixture
Pour mixture into pie shell
Bake @ 350 degrees or until tooth pick comes out clean, about 50 minutes


Pumpkin seeds
Wash seeds in colander, pat dry
Spread seeds on cookie sheet
Salt ( and pepper) and butter spray
Bake about 20 minutes
Kids love them & nutritious too!