This old recipe was written on a lined index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. It’s quite stained so it must have been a favorite! I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy (front only). Note that the directions are listed first, the ingredients listed last.

Pumpkin Pie
425° – 10 min.
30 min – 350°

Heat milk.

Beat eggs slightly.

Sift dry ingredients together.

Mix in pumpkin.

Add eggs, beat until smooth.

Stir in warm milk.

Pour filling into unbaked shell.

Ingredients

1 cup milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup pumpkin