FALL friend

My sweet friend, Allison B. came by to visit this morning and brought me the cutest gift. This papercrafted 'FALL' accordian table decoration says 'Fall' on the front. On the back each of the panels (each panel is 5" x 7" and is held together with hemp) has a pocket. In each pocket she added a little surprise; typed up talks from some of our church leaders and one of her favorite fall recipes.

Thanks, Allison! You made my day! After just having H1N1 finish a rampage on your family and being pregnant with baby #5, I don't know where you found the time.

I thought you might all enjoy the wonderful recipe Allison shared with me. I think I'll make it tomorrow!

Allison's Pumpkin Spice Dessert (from the Lion House Cookbook)

Crust:
1 C. prepared bisuit mix
1/2 C. rolled oats
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/4 C. margarine

Mix biscuite mix, rolled oats, brown sugar and margarine until crumbly. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake 375 degrees for 10 minutes.

Middle Layer:
1 can (16 oz) pumpkin
1 tall can evaporated milk
2 eggs
3/4 C. sugar
1/2 tea. salt
1 tea. cinnamon
1/2 tea. ginger
1/4 tea. cloves

Beat pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, salt and spices until well mixed. Pour over crust. Return to the oven and bake 25 minutes longer.

Topping:
1/2 C. pecans, chopped
1/2 C. brown sugar
2 Tbs. butter
Whipped cream

Mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pudding. Return to oven and bake 15-20 minutes longer. Cool. Serve with whipped cream. Makes 24 servings.