Eggnog Pear Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Combine gingersnap crumbs and butter in bowl.
3. 3
   Press into 10-inch pie pan.
4. 4
   Bake 8 minutes.
5. 5
   Increase oven temperature to 400F.
6. 6
   Toss pears with ginger and lemon juice in bowl, then arrange in crust.
7. 7
   Whisk together sugar, eggs, and salt in bowl.
8. 8
   Whisk in evaporated milk, vanilla, and nutmeg.
9. 9
   Pour over pears.
10. 10
    Bake 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Reduce oven temperature to 350F, and bake 1 hour, or until set.