Step 1

TO MAKE THE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).

Step 3

Place graham cracker crumbs in a small bowl, add sugar and stir.

Step 4

Pour in the melted butter and stir.

Step 5

Press crust mixture into the bottom of a greased 10-ounce ramekin. Use the bottom of a spoon to make sure the crust is pressed tight.

Step 6

Bake crust in the oven for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 7

TO MAKE THE PUMPKIN PIE

Step 8

Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in a small bowl.

Step 9

Beat the egg in a separate medium-sized bowl. Add in the pumpkin and the sugar-spice mixture and mix well. Stir in the evaporated milk.

Step 10

Pour into the ramekin.

Step 11

Bake for 40 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.

Step 12

Cool on wire rack.

Step 13

Top with whipped cream if desired.