Pumpkin Flan

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 180 Celsius.
2. 2
   Place the sugar in a pan to make the caramel sauce, waiting to stir it until it starts to darken in color and melt. Stir until completely melted and of a caramel color. Place into the flan mold, spreading over as much of its surface as possible.
3. 3
   Beat the eggs and the sugar together with a hand mixer or immersion blender. Add the ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mix well before adding the pumpkin puree and evaporated milk.
4. 4
   Strain the mixture and pour into the flan mold.
5. 5
   Bake at 180 C in a water bath for approximately one and a half hours. Test for firmness to ensure that it is done. Turn off the oven heat but leave the flan inside for another two hours, until nearly completely cooled.
6. 6
   Remove from oven, allow to cool at room temperature for another hour before refrigerating for twelve hours.
7. 7
   Remove from mold and serve.