450g/1lb prepared weight pumpkin flesh, peeled and cut into 1in/2.5 cm chunks
Β½ tsp ground allspice
75g/3oz soft dark brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Β½ tsp ground cloves
Β½ tsp ground ginger
Β½ level teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
275ml/10fl oz double cream
2 large eggs plus 1 yolk (use the white for another dish)
sweet shortcrust pastry case (or a packet of ready made sweet shortcrust pastry with 40g/1Β½oz crushed pecans mixed in)