Method

1. Preheat the oven to 320°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, cream, 3 eggs, pumpkin puree, sugar, spices and vanilla.
3. Pour the puree mix into the ready-baked pie crust and bake immediately for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 350°F.
4. Arrange the whole pecans on top in concentric circles.
5. Combine brown sugar, salt, maple syrup, melted butter and the remaining 3 eggs and pour over the arranged pecans while the pie is still warm.
6. Bake immediately for 20 minutes or until the filling is completely set.
7. Remove from the oven and serve at room temperature with a dollop of double thick cream and a pinch of ground vanilla powder.