Lemon Brioche Twist

INGREDIENTS

*FILLING AND ASSEMBLY **3 large eggs** **1 large egg yolk** **1 15-oz. can Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin** **¾ cup heavy cream** **¼ cup granulated sugar** **2 Tbsp. rye whiskey** **1 tsp. ground cinnamon** **1 tsp. ground ginger** **¼ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg** **¼ tsp. ground cardamom** **Small pinch of ground cloves** **8 Tbsp. light brown sugar, divided** **3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, divided** **1¼ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided** **1½ cups whole pecans** **1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup** — —

1. go to crust for instructions
2. While your crust is baking, combine eggs, egg yolk, pie filling, cream, granulated sugar, whiskey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves, 6 Tbsp. brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. butter, and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a large bowl and blend with an immersion blender until smooth; try not to aerate. (Alternatively, you can whisk mixture well and blend in 2 batches in a blender until smooth and homogenous.)
3. Pour into crust and bake pie (still at 350°) until filling is puffed and mostly set with just a slight wobble in the center when gently shaken, 40–45 minutes.
4. Pour into crust and bake pie (still at 350°) until filling is puffed and mostly set with just a slight wobble in the center when gently shaken, 40–45 minutes.
5. Whisk reserved egg white, remaining 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, and remaining ¾ tsp. salt in a small bowl until foamy, about 30 seconds. Add syrup and remaining 1 Tbsp. butter; whisk just to combine. Add pecans and toss to coat.
6. Carefully remove pie from oven and top with pecan mixture, allowing any excess egg white mixture to drip back into the bowl. Return pie to oven and bake until filling is completely set (a tester or paring knife inserted into the center should come out clean) and nuts are not tacky to the touch, 8–10 minutes. Transfer pie to a wire rack and let cool, at least 2 hours. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
7. Do Ahead: Pie can be baked 1 day ahead. Store uncovered in a cool oven or at room temperature.