Pumpkin and Caramelized-Pecan Pie

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¹/₃ cup plus 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ¾ cup whipping cream
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup pecans
• ½ cup sugar
• + 7 more ingredients
• • 1 cup fresh or canned pumpkin puree
  • ¹/₈ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¹/₈ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¹/₈ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (10-inch) deep-dish piecrust, preferably whole-wheat
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 egg

1. In a medium saucepan, caramelize the sugar over medium-high heat until it is dark gold. Add pecans and stir to coat them. Add the butter and remove the pan from the heat. Stir the nuts until the butter is incorporated. 2. Spread the nuts evenly over the bottom of the piecrust. Set aside. 3. Pr...

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