Gerri Elie's Pumpkin Pone

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cut the pumpkin into a few large pieces, scrape out seeds and strings, then cut into smaller pieces and steam, covered, in a large pot ⅓ full of boiling water for 90 minutes. Drain the pumpkin in a colander and cool. Scrape out the flesh and drain in a colander, pressing out excess water.

2. Step 2

   Put the 2 tablespoons of butter in an 8-by-8 baking dish and place it in an oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

3. Step 3

   Place pumpkin in a large bowl and mash. Mix in flour, sugar, melted butter, salt, lemon zest and evaporated milk. Beat eggs and stir into the mixture and mix well.

4. Step 4

   Remove the pan from the oven and brush the butter around the bottom and sides of the pan. Spread pumpkin mixture into pan and bake for 90 minutes, or until the top and sides are brown, and serve.