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Country Bumkin Pumpkin and Praline Pie
    * 2 pie crust
Filling:
    * 1/2 cup sugar
    * 1/2 cup light brown sugar
    * 1 tablespoon flour
    * 1 tablespoon bitters (optional)
    * 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    * 1 teaspoon ginger
    * 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
    * 1/4 teaspoon cloves
    * 1/2 teaspoon salt
    * 1 egg, lightly beaten
    * 2 tablespoons butter
    * 1 (29 ounces) can pumpkin
    * 1 (12 ounces) can evaporated milk
    * 1/4 cup milk
    * 1 cup water
Praline:
    * 4 tablespoons butter, softened
    * 2/3 cup light brown sugar
    * 2/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
    * Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
Filling:
1. In a large bowl, mix the sugars, flour, bitters, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
2. Stir in the egg in and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, melt butter over low heat.
4. Add the pumpkin and simmer, stirring occasionally until the purée thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
5. Gradually stir hot pumpkin into sugar mix, stir in evaporated milk, milk and water.
Note: If desired, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Praline:
1. In a mixing bowl, mix the butter, sugar, and pecans.
Prepare crusts.
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. Spread half the praline mix in each crust.
3. Bake until the praline is golden brown and bubbly, around 10 minutes.
4. Cool slightly.
5. Reduce the oven temperature to 400°F.
6. Pour half of the pumpkin filling into each crust and smooth top with spatula.
7. Bake until pumpkin is firm and crusts are golden brown, about 1 hour.
8. Cool completely and serve.
9. Garnish with whipped cream or topping, if desired.