Pumpkin Pudding with Mile-High Meringue

Ingredients

• 0.125 teaspoon(s) ground cloves
• 8 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• pinch(s) of freshly ground pepper
• Salt
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 vanilla bean
• + 6 more ingredients
• • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 15-ounce can unsweetened pumpkin puree
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Preheat the oven to 350°. In a medium saucepan, mix 1 cup of the sugar with the water. Using a wet pastry brush, wash down the pan’s side to remove any sugar. Cook over moderately high heat until an amber caramel forms, about 8 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the cream and milk. Cover over moderat...

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