Pumpkin-Praline Pie

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp

Ginger, ground

1 15 ounce can

Pumpkin puree, plain

Eggs, large

1 cup

Evaporated milk

2 tsp

Corn syrup, dark

chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 2 pieces

1 1/4 cups

All-purpose flour, unbleached

1/2 tsp

Allspice, ground

1 1/4 cups

Brown sugar, packed dark

2 tsp

Cinnamon, ground

1 pinch

Cloves, ground

For the foolproof pie dough

1 2/3 tbsp

Granulated sugar

1 tsp

Salt

1 pinch

Table salt

3 tsp

Vanilla

1 cup

Pecans, fine

cut into 4-inch slices 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, unsalted

2 tbsp

Vodka

2 tbsp

Water