Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 8 6-oz
ramekins. In heavy large saucepan combine milk,
sugar and maple syrup over medium heat.
Stirring frequently cook about 8 minutes or
until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. In
large bowl beat whole eggs and egg yolks. Add
pumpkin, vanilla and spices. Beat until well
blended. Slowly beat in warm milk mixture. Pour
into prepared ramekins in roasting pan. Add hot
water to roasting pan to come halfway up sides
of ramekins. Bake 55-60 minutes or until knife
inserted in center comes out clean. Remove
ramekins and allow to cool. Cover and chill
overnight. To serve, sprinkle 1 Tbsp brown
sugar over each custard. Place under broiler
about 2-3 minutes until sugar caramelizes.
Serve immediately.
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