Pumpkin Flan

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a medium saucepan, turn heat to high, add sugar, and pour 2/3 cups water around perimeter; using a wooden spoon, cook and stir until sugar is golden, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Reduce heat, cook and stir, until sugar is copper colored, another 1 or 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Pour mixture into a 10 inch pie pan, tilting pan to coat bottom and sides; place in a roasting pan in the oven.
5. 5
   In a blender, combine remaining ingredients and pour into pie plate.
6. 6
   Pour enough water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the pie plate.
7. 7
   Bake, uncovered, until set, about 45 to 60 minutes; remove from oven and place on rack to cool for about 45 minutes.
8. 8
   Refrigerate cooled flan at least 2 hours to allow caramel syrup to set.
9. 9
   To serve, invert flan on a serving dish, slice.