Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350°F. For the Pepita Crust, place pepitas, almonds, brown sugar, ginger and salt in food processor; cover. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Add butter; mix until well blended. Press firmly onto bottom and up sides of pie plate. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

• Meanwhile, mix pumpkin, milk, eggs and vanilla in large bowl until smooth. Add spices; mix until well blended. Pour into prepared crust on large foil-lined baking sheet.

• Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.