1 16 ounce pumpkin puree
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 c. evaporated milk
2/3 c. condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 large eggs
1/4 c. sugar
For Caramelizing Pan: 1 c. sugar
Blend together the pumpkin, spices, milks and vanilla. Stir in the eggs one at a time and then the 1/4 c. sugar. Blend well.
Caramelize the sugar in a saucepot till golden amber. As it begins to dissolve, stir often…once dissolved do not stir as it will begin to crystallize. Pour into the custard molds or an 8″ souffle pan. Tilt and cover sides and bottom. It will begin to harden. Pour custard in and then set in the middle of a larger pan and fill that pan half-way with water (bain marie) Bake at 350 for 40 minutes for custard cups and 1 hour and 20 minutes for souffle pan. Allow to come to room temp., then chill before inverting on a platter.