Pumpkin Pie Squares

This is one of my favorite recipes. I am making this for one of the deserts during Thanksgiving. It takes a little while to make but it is worth it .

Filling:
1 (15 -oz) can of pumpkin
1 (12 -oz) can low-fat evaperated milk
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
1/4 groud cloves

Crust:
1 cup flour
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt

Topping:
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
Whipped cream(optional)

1. Pre heat oven to 350 grease 13x9 glass baking dish

2. To prepare crust, combine flour, oats, brown sugar and butter. using pastry blender or fork, stir until crumbly. Press into prepared pan and bake 15 Min. or until partially set.

3. To prepare filling, combine pumpkin evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, salt and spices. Pour over crust and bake 30 min.

4. To Prepare topping, combine pecans, brown sugar, and butter. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle topping over filling. Bake 15-20 min.until filling is set. Cool completely on wire rack before cutting into squares. Serve with whipped cream. Makes 30 squares.

Nutritional facts per serving: 120 Calories, 6 grams fat, 2 g protein, 16 carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 85 mg sodium.