Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Won my work's pumkin pie contest with this one! The Orange Zest is definitley something that sets this one apart!

Pecan Pumpkin Pie

makes 1 - 9 inch pie

Ingredients:

2 eggs
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups solid pack pumpkin puree
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup pecan halves

Instructions:

Combine eggs, sugars, flour, spices and salt. Blend in pumpkin. Gradually add milk; mix well.
Pour into 9-inch pie shell. Bake in 450 degree F (230 degrees C) oven 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake 40 to 50 minutes longer.
Sprinkle pecan mixture over pie the last 10 minutes before removing from the oven.
To Make Topping: Combine 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup whole pecans.