Instructions: Preparation Time: 30-40 min.

Chilling Time: 2-3 hrs.

Kitchens Combine gelatin, brown sugar, salt, and spices in top of double boiler. Stir in egg yolks, milk, and pumpkin. Cook over hot water 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; chill until slightly thickened. Beat egg whites until foamy; add sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition; continue beating until stiff peaks form; fold into pumpkin mixture. Fold in whipped cream and almonds. Turn into cooled meringue shells. Chill about 2-3 hours, or until firm. Garnish with meringue mounds.

MERINGUE SHELL: Prepare 1 packet meringue mix according to directions for meringue shells. Spoon 8 tiny mounds onto heavy brown paper or aluminum foil on a cooky sheet. Spread remaining mixture onto bottom and sides of lightly greased 9-inch pie pan. Bake shell and meringues as directed on package. Cool.

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